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Cheapest Available Harris County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Harris County, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at St. James Village in the San Pablo neighborhood priced from $250. Creekbend Gardens in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $367. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Harris County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$250
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$477
BLUESTEM APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$479
The Quinn at WestchaseE21BR,1BA$486
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Westheimer Garden Villas Senior Living1x11BR,1BA$513
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$514
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
Kingsland ParkB1-30%2BR,2BA$566

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harris County, TX

As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harris County area is the $0.84 price per square foot G Model at Palms at Baytown in the in the Eastpoint neighborhood starting from $1,155. The second greatest value Harris County apartment is the Dorsey Model at Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes starting at $601 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the Sunnyside 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.
Palms at BaytownG3BR,2BA$0.84
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesDorsey2BR,2BA$0.56
Delta ResidenceDR 1x11BR,1BA$0.80
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
BLUESTEM APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$0.62
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$0.66
Westheimer Garden Villas Senior Living1x11BR,1BA$0.76
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$0.79
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
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 5551 Apartments for Rent in Harris County, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $999,999. There are also 10461 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harris County ranging from $429 to $35,000.

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 $429 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,747.

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 $648 to $30,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $630 to $16,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,140 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $820.

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