Cheap Apartments for Rent in Houston, AL from $400 (12 Rentals)

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Cain Creek Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cain Creek Apartments

501 Mae CirWarrior, AL 35180
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TriWood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

TriWood Apartments

1510 19th Ave SEDecatur, AL 35601
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Walson Way
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walson Way

805 Lessman Cir SWCullman, AL 35055
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Westfork Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Westfork Apartments

1406 8th St NWJasper, AL 35503
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Houston, AL Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenleaf Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$517
Shadybrook ApartmentsTwo-Bedoom2BR,1BA$612
Summer Courtyard ApartmentsStandard1BR,1BA$700
Granada Apartments & Townhomes1Bedroom1BR,1BA$765
Rhodes Ferry1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$780

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, AL and Nearby

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $0.69 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Courtney Square in the in the Downtown Decatur neighborhood starting from $1,030. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the 4-Plex & 8-Plex units Model at Gaslight Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $0.82 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Courtney Square3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.69
Gaslight Apartments4-Plex & 8-Plex units2BR,1.5BA$0.82
Axis on Beltline2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Renovated2BR,1BA$1.12
Shadybrook ApartmentsTwo-Bedoom2BR,1BA$0.63
Wheeler Estates ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$0.94
The Bluffs ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.01
Park Towne Apartments2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$0.98
Winwood ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.94
Blossom Wood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.09
Greenleaf Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Houston Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Houston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Houston Apartment is $700 at Summer Courtyard Apartments.

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.

What is the most affordable Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Courtney Square and starts from $1,030.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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