Cheap Homes for Rent in Harris County, TX from $400 (1,952 Rentals)

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property at 5625 Antoine Dr

$655 - $900

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5625 Antoine Dr

HoustonTX77091
property at 19338 Montclair Meadow Ln

$700 - $800

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$700 - $800

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$700 - $800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 3439 Wentworth St

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3439 Wentworth St

HoustonTX77004
property at 7606 N Linpar Ct

$700 - $1,090

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$700 - $1,090

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 16

7606 N Linpar Ct

HoustonTX77040
property at 506 N Wayside Dr

$700

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$700

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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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506 N Wayside Dr

HoustonTX77011

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property at 5902 Downing St.

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5902 Downing St., Unit A

5902 Downing St.
HoustonTX77020
property at 2631 Oakcliff St

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2631 Oakcliff St, Unit 4

2631 Oakcliff St
HoustonTX77023

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property at 6401 Skyline Dr

$775 - $1,450

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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6401 Skyline Dr

HoustonTX77057

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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 Minden Square Condos in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood priced from $150. 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
Minden Square Condos1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$150
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+A1-A21BR,1BA$463
Lost Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$480
The RushmoreA21BR,1BA$488
Adobe Springs ApartmentsA - 1-11BR,1BA$494
The Residences at Arbor OaksB12BR,2BA$495
Forest Pointe1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$500
Saddle Creek VillageA1-30%1BR,1BA$502
Siena on WestheimerA31BR,1BA$503

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harris County, TX

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harris County area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 5414 Ina St in the in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Harris County apartment is the Colorado Model at Cypress Creek Reed Road starting at $899 with a $0.74 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.
5414 Ina St3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.71
Cypress Creek Reed RoadColorado3BR,2BA$0.74
La Sonrisa2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Delta ResidenceDR 1x11BR,1BA$0.80
The Residences at Arbor OaksB12BR,2BA$0.52
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$0.71
Boulevard 61The Uptown A1B1BR,1BA$0.79
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Park Boulevard Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.85
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 5183 Apartments for Rent in Harris County, TX with pricing that ranges from $314 to $28,920. There are also 9297 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harris County ranging from $449 to $34,000.

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 $449 to $34,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,586.

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 $686 to $28,920, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $655 to $15,410. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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