
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highlands, TX from $400 (47 Rentals)
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608 Clear Lake Rd

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601 Clear Lake Rd

202 S Magnolia St

Newport Village

Lakes at Madera

Village at Baytown

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Grand Bay

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The Bennett Baytown

17111 River Rd

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Highlands, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,223 | $429 | $1,975 |
| Cheap Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $844 | $3,756 |
| Cheap Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,690 | $947 | $2,625 |
| Cheap Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $1,102 | $1,617 |
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Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Highlands, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lakes at Madera in the Eastpoint neighborhood priced from $699. Village at Baytown in the Country Club Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes at Madera | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Village at Baytown | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Sterling Bay Apartments | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| 9TWO5 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Ranch at Rolling Brook | 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Bonita Apartments - All Bills Paid! | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| The Park at Sorrento - Texas | Messina | 1BR,1BA | $809 |
| The Verve | A | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| BlueBird Apartments | 1Bed 1Bath-Plan B Premium | 1BR,1BA | $869 |
| Whisper Oaks Apartments | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, upstairs | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, TX
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $0.95 price per square foot Verona Model at The Park at Monza in the in the Eastpoint neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the D2_Sterling Green Model at Sterling Green Village starting at $1,617 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Rancho Verde neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park at Monza | Verona | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.95 |
| Sterling Green Village | D2_Sterling Green | 4BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Newport Village | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Piedmont Apartments | D4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Bayview Apartments | A-2 | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
| 9TWO5 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Verve | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Bonita Apartments - All Bills Paid! | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Sterling Bay Apartments | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Lakes at Madera | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment is $699 at Lakes at Madera.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highlands Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highlands is starting from $844 at Village at Baytown.
What is the most affordable Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Village at Baytown and starts from $947.
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