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Stone Brook
$1,003 - $1,934
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Stone Brook

619 Rollingbrook StBaytown, TX 77521
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property at 17111 River Rd

$1,100 - $1,200

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17111 River Rd

ChannelviewTX77530

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Sapphire Bay
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$1,229 - $2,410
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Sapphire Bay

99 W Cedar Bayou Lynchburg RdBaytown, TX 77521
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The Bennett Baytown
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$1,241 - $4,377
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The Bennett Baytown

2200 W Baker RdBaytown, TX 77521
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Woodland Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Apartments

903 Woodland StChannelview, TX 77530
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Palms at Baytown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palms at Baytown

1000 N Northwood StBaytown, TX 77521
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Inverness Baytown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Inverness Baytown

907 N Pruett StBaytown, TX 77520
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The Studios at Channelview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Studios at Channelview

17011 East FwyChannelview, TX 77530
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Decker Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Decker Place Apartments

3500 Decker DrBaytown, TX 77520
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Echo Baytown
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Echo Baytown

1600 Santavy StBaytown, TX 77521
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The Park at Monza
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Park at Monza

1601 Garth RdBaytown, TX 77520

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Highlands, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highlands, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at Baytown in the Country Club Oaks neighborhood priced from $700. The Park at Sorrento - Texas in the Country Club Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $729. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at Baytown1 Bed1BR,1BA$700
The Park at Sorrento - TexasFlorence1BR,1BA$729
Lakes at MaderaA11BR,1BA$750
Sterling Bay ApartmentsPlan A21BR,1BA$760
9TWO51 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Ranch at Rolling Brook1x1B1BR,1BA$799
The VerveA1BR,1BA$799
Bonita Apartments - All Bills Paid!1 Bed1BR,1BA$800
BlueBird Apartments1Bed 1Bath Plan B Down1BR,1BA$834
Whisper Oaks Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, upstairs1BR,1BA$889

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, TX

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.05 price per square foot C1 Model at Newport Village in the in the Newport neighborhood starting from $1,423. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the D1_Sterling Green Model at Sterling Green Village starting at $1,668 with a $1.26 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Newport VillageC13BR,2BA$1.05
Sterling Green VillageD1_Sterling Green4BR,2BA$1.26
Thomas Manor Apartments3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, Upstairs3BR,2BA$1.30
The Park at MonzaTaranto2BR,2BA$1.18
Lafayette VillageD32BR,2BA$1.30
Crosby Square ApartmentsBLDG 3_2 BED, 1 BATH DOWNSTAIRS2BR,1BA$1.15
Piedmont ApartmentsB41BR,1BA$1.34
9TWO51 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.34
The VerveA1BR,1BA$1.29
Bonita Apartments - All Bills Paid!1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.33

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Houston, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect H-Town Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $700 at Village at Baytown.

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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