Cheap Homes for Rent in Harris County, TX from $400 (1,388 Rentals)

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property at 7307 Avenue H

$699 - $1,300

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$699 - $1,300

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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7307 Avenue H

HoustonTX77011
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 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 6401 Skyline Dr

$775 - $1,450

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6401 Skyline Dr

HoustonTX77057
property at 5342 Leeland St

$795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5342 Leeland St, Unit 2

5342 Leeland St
HoustonTX77023

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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
The RushmoreA2AHC-30%1BR,1BA$471
Lost Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$480
SADDLE CREEK VILLAGEA11BR,1BA$485
Reserve at 63 Sixty ThreeAspen - A5331BR,1BA$495
Forest Pointe1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$500
Siena on WestheimerA31BR,1BA$503
The Arden Cypress StationA2- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$505

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harris County, TX

As of June 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harris County area is the $0.67 price per square foot C1 Model at Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student) in the in the Macgregor neighborhood starting from $799. The second greatest value Harris County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Lost Oaks starting at $663 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Acres Homes 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.
Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student)C13BR,3BA$0.67
Lost Oaks3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.57
La Sonrisa2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Somerset LoftsB22BR,2BA$0.63
Pinnacle ApartmentsE22BR,2BA$0.63
Delta ResidenceDR 1x11BR,1BA$0.80
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$0.71
Boulevard 61The Uptown A1B1BR,1BA$0.79
Big Bass ApartmentsBB-1BR1BBig Bass Apartments1BR,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 5187 Apartments for Rent in Harris County, TX with pricing that ranges from $367 to $28,997. There are also 8680 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harris County ranging from $499 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 $499 to $34,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,228.

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 $663 to $22,934, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $655 to $14,138. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $779.

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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