Cheap Homes for Rent in Harris County, TX from $400 (2,270 Rentals)

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property at 3311 Maris Way

$535

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

3311 Maris Way

HumbleTX77338
property at 2101 Hayes Rd

$593

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2101 Hayes Rd

HoustonTX77077
property at 2101 Hayes Rd

$593

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2101 Hayes Rd

HoustonTX77077

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property at 2101 Hayes Rd

$624

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2101 Hayes Rd

HoustonTX77077
property at 2101 Hayes Rd

$630

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2101 Hayes Rd

HoustonTX77077
property at 2101 Hayes Rd

$647

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2101 Hayes Rd

HoustonTX77077
property at 2101 Hayes Rd

$653

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2101 Hayes Rd

HoustonTX77077
property at 8041 Howard Dr

$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8041 Howard Dr

HoustonTX77017

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property at 6946 Paris St

$700 - $1,599

1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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6946 Paris St

HoustonTX77021

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property at 4353 Brinkley St

$749

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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4353 Brinkley St

HoustonTX77051

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property at 2101 Hayes Rd

$758

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

2101 Hayes Rd

HoustonTX77077
property at 2101 Hayes Rd

$593 - $1,464

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2101 Hayes Rd

HoustonTX77077

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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. Meadowbrook Plaza Apartments in the Northside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $460. 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
Meadowbrook Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$460
The Laurel at Blackhawk 55+A21BR,1BA$460
Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+A1-A21BR,1BA$463
SADDLE CREEK VILLAGEA11BR,1BA$485
Reserve at 63 Sixty ThreeAspen - A4551BR,1BA$495
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$497
Salado at Cityview1x1 643 SF1BR,1BA$501
Knoll Street Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$514
Lofts at Hartsook1 bedroom1BR,1BA$514

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harris County, TX

As of December 19, 2025 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 D - Brighton Oaks Model at RBBC starting at $1,159 with a $0.79 price per square foot in the Memorial Park 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
RBBCD - Brighton Oaks2BR,2BA$0.79
Palms at BaytownG3BR,2BA$0.84
Stone River0410-C13BR,2BA$0.81
Delta ResidenceDR 1x11BR,1BA$0.80
22802 Whispering Willow Dr, Unit Studio 122802 Whispering Willow Dr1BR,1BA$0.78
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$0.66
Meadowbrook Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.69
Lofts at Hartsook1 bedroom1BR,1BA$0.79
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 5394 Apartments for Rent in Harris County, TX with pricing that ranges from $367 to $34,511. There are also 11634 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harris County ranging from $429 to $27,000.

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 $27,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,987.

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 $590 to $21,487, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $14,777. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $635.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.