
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Houghton, NY from $600 (49 Rentals)
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University Hill Townhomes

BirchGrove of Salamanca

Franklin Street Apartments

Valley View Apartments

Creekside Lane Apartments

Attica Estates

36-42 Culver Ave

Parkview Apartments
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The McGeordan Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

Geneseo Heights Apartments

Woodstock Gardens

Hickory Hill Estates

The Lofts at Rockland Silk Mill

Village Center

Park Lane Terrace Apartments

Village Pines Apartments
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Lily's Place Senior Apartments

Katie's Place

Big Tree Apartments

Residences at Hornell

Armor Heights

Big Tree Manor

Quakertowne

Aurora Village

Homestead Senior Apartments
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Sylvia’s Place

The Hammocks at Orchard Park

Fairlawn Hills

Woodview Apartments

Fox Trace East

5 Warsaw St

35 West University

44 Rich

5454 Creekside Ct
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224 State St

Burdick Estates

19 High St

Connect55+ Warsaw Senior Living 55+

Letchworth Falls

396 Sudbury Rd

13 Exchange St

45 Ellicott St

Connect55+ Orchard Park Senior Community
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Village Green

168 Sackett Rd

50 2nd St

34 Hayden St
Houghton, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Houghton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houghton Studio Apartments | $1,163 | $1,163 | $1,163 |
| Houghton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,333 | $750 | $2,124 |
| Houghton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $668 | $2,695 |
| Houghton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,953 | $723 | $2,627 |
| Houghton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,645 | $822 | $3,240 |
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Cheapest Available Houghton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Houghton, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Colony Run Townhouse priced from $668. University Hill Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houghton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colony Run Townhouse | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $668 |
| University Hill Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2 bedroom, Lower | 2BR,2BA | $1,025 |
| Woodstock Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Oakwood Apartments | 2bd 2bd floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| The Lofts at Rockland Silk Mill | 209 | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Hickory Hill Estates | 2 bed 2nd floor DEL | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Village Center | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Park Lane Terrace Apartments | 2 bdrm 1st fl. | 2BR,1BA | $1,251 |
| Katie's Place | 1 bedroom, 2nd floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,283 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houghton, NY and Nearby
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Houghton area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2 Bed- 2 Level Model at Village Pines Apartments in the starting from $1,670. The second greatest value Houghton apartment is the 2 Bedroom-upper Model at Aurora Village starting at $1,380 with a $1.15 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Houghton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Pines Apartments | 2 Bed- 2 Level | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Aurora Village | 2 Bedroom-upper | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
| Woodview Apartments | Hawthrone | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Residences at Hornell | The Marquis | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| University Hill Townhomes | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Hickory Hill Estates | 2 bed 2nd floor DEL | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Oakwood Apartments | 2bd 2bd floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Park Lane Terrace Apartments | 2 bdrm 1st fl. | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.42 |
| Parkview Apartments | 2 bedroom, Lower | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Woodstock Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Houghton Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Houghton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Houghton Apartment is $1,120 at Woodstock Gardens.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Houghton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Houghton is starting from $668 at Colony Run Townhouse.
What is the most affordable Houghton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Houghton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colony Run Townhouse and starts from $723.
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