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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Houston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Houston Studio Apartments | $867 | $712 | $980 |
Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $923 | $462 | $2,293 |
Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $517 | $3,334 |
Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,368 | $1,030 | $2,122 |
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Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Houston, AL is a 2 Beds unit found at Greenleaf Apartments priced from $517. Shadybrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $612. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houston apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Greenleaf Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $517 |
Shadybrook Apartments | Two-Bedoom | 2BR,1BA | $612 |
Rivers Edge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $659 |
Winwood Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $702 |
Sandlin Villas Apartments | Springview Studio | Studio,1BA | $712 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, AL and Nearby
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $0.82 price per square foot 4-Plex & 8-Plex units Model at Gaslight Apartments in the starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Courtney Square starting at $946 with a $0.76 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Houston apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Gaslight Apartments | 4-Plex & 8-Plex units | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.82 |
Courtney Square | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.76 |
The Bluffs Apartments | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
Rivers Edge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.62 |
Westfork Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Shadybrook Apartments | Two-Bedoom | 2BR,1BA | $0.63 |
199 Mustang Drive | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Winwood Manor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.94 |
Blossom Wood Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Greenleaf Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Houston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Houston?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Houston is at Sandlin Villas Apartments listed at $712.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Houston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Houston Apartment is $702 at Winwood Manor.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Houston Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Houston is starting from $517 at Greenleaf Apartments.
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