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Friendswood, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Friendswood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Friendswood, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway at Ellington in the Clear Lake neighborhood priced from $683. The Edge at Clear Lake in the Clear Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $702. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Friendswood apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway at Ellington1A1BR,1BA$683
The Edge at Clear LakeA11BR,1BA$702
The Brook on Bay AreaA11BR,1BA$735
Westlake at Summer CoveA11BR,1BA$767
Valencia Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Friendswood, TX

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Friendswood area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2x2-B1 Model at Highland Meadow Village in the in the College Place neighborhood starting from $1,263. The second greatest value Friendswood apartment is the B1 Model at The Brook on Bay Area starting at $1,145 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Clear Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Friendswood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Highland Meadow Village2x2-B12BR,2BA$1.23
The Brook on Bay AreaB12BR,1BA$1.36
Redemption Square2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.38
The Edge at Clear LakeA31BR,1BA$1.34
Solano Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.48
Valencia Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.14
Baystone ApartmentsOne Bedroom | One Bath1BR,1BA$1.41
506 South1c - Reno1BR,1BA$1.42
Westlake at Summer CoveA11BR,1BA$1.42
Gateway at Ellington1A1BR,1BA$1.27

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Houston, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect H-Town Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Friendswood

What type of rentals are currently available in Friendswood?

There are currently 55 Apartments for Rent in Friendswood, TX with pricing that ranges from $683 to $14,397. There are also 122 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Friendswood ranging from $750 to $5,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Friendswood?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Friendswood ranges from $750 to $5,550 with an average monthly rent of $2,372.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Friendswood?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Friendswood range from $1,349 to $5,655, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,185 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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