Cheap Homes for Rent in Harris County, TX from $500 (2,588 Rentals)

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property at 13013 Columbine Ln

$600

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13013 Columbine Ln

HoustonTX77049

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property at 6946 Paris St

$700 - $1,699

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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6946 Paris St

HoustonTX77021
property at 5625 Antoine Dr

$685 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5625 Antoine Dr

HoustonTX77091

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property at 7200 T C Jester Blvd

$750

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$750
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7200 T C Jester Blvd, Unit 2202

7200 T C Jester Blvd
HoustonTX77088
property at 12722 Villawood Ln

$750

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12722 Villawood Ln

HoustonTX77072

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Cheapest Available Harris County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harris County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekbend Gardens in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood priced from $367. Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+ in the Bear Creek Copperfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $463. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harris County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+A1-A21BR,1BA$463
SADDLE CREEK VILLAGEA11BR,1BA$485
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$499
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$514
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$530
Marina ClubEStudio,1BA$541
Breckenridge At Cityview1x1 560 SF1BR,1BA$548
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$573

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harris County, TX

As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harris County area is the $0.21 price per square foot 3613 Rosalie St Model at 3613 Rosalie St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Harris County apartment is the 2x2 Model at La Sonrisa starting at $899 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Greater Inwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harris County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3613 Rosalie St, Unit B3613 Rosalie St1BR,1BA$0.21
La Sonrisa2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Twin Oaks2X12BR,1BA$0.86
Delta ResidenceDR 1x11BR,1BA$0.80
Silver SpringsPlan A1BR,1BA$0.83
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$0.65
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$0.71
Santa MariaA11BR,1BA$0.81
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Harris County

What type of rentals are currently available in Harris County?

There are currently 5476 Apartments for Rent in Harris County, TX with pricing that ranges from $367 to $21,722. There are also 10739 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harris County ranging from $200 to $39,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Harris County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harris County ranges from $200 to $39,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,355.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Harris County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Harris County range from $692 to $21,722, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $647 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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