Cheap Apartments for Rent in Houston, DE from $400 (11 Rentals)

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Houston, DE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Houston, DE is a 1 Bed unit found at Mispillion Apartments in the Orchard Hill neighborhood priced from $678. The Willows at Clearfield in the Parker's Run neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $729. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mispillion ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$678
The Willows at Clearfield2 BEDROOM2BR,1BA$729
Dunbarton Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$776
Riverwoods at Denton1 BR- Phase I & II1BR,1BA$899
Premier Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, DE and Nearby

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $1.52 price per square foot End Unit Model at Windward Grove - Townhome Rentals in the in the Orchard Hill neighborhood starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the New Construction III Model at The Village at Blue Hen starting at $1,825 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Parker's Run neighborhood. 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.
Windward Grove - Townhome RentalsEnd Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.52
The Village at Blue HenNew Construction III3BR,3BA$1.35
Leander LakesSunfish2BR,2BA$1.44
The Willows at Clearfield3 BEDROOM3BR,1.5BA$0.83
Windward on The RiverReville2BR,2BA$1.53
Watergate Townhomes2 Bed 2 Bath Townhome2BR,2BA$1.46
The Reserve at Cypress Hall1 Modified1BR,1BA$1.51
Dunbarton Estates Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Mispillion ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Riverwoods at Denton1 BR- Phase I & II1BR,1BA$1.41

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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 Premier Village Apartments listed at $1,100.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Houston Apartment is $678 at Mispillion 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 $698 at Mispillion Apartments.

What is the most affordable Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Willows at Clearfield and starts from $969.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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