Cheap Apartments for Rent in Houston, MO from $400 (29 Rentals)

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Wyota Commons West
Studio Apartments

Wyota Commons West

2071 W Elm StLebanon, MO 65536
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Wyota Commons
Studio Apartments

Wyota Commons

1221 Millcreek RdLebanon, MO 65536
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Montauk Studios
Studio Apartments

Montauk Studios

209 S Highway 63Licking, MO 65542
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Osage Commons
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Osage Commons

14175 Highway ZSt. Robert, MO 65584
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405 N Olive St
1 Bedroom Apartments

405 N Olive St

405 N Olive StRolla, MO 65401

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Wynnewood
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wynnewood

3342 E Linwood StSpringfield, MO 65804
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Houston, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Houston, MO is a Studio unit found at The Heights Apartments priced from $450. Breckenridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $545. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Heights ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$450
Breckenridge ApartmentsBreckenridge - 1 Bed 1 Bath with W/D Hookup1BR,1BA$545
Eastview ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$650
The Greens at SpringfieldClassic1BR,1BA$735
Concord Manor ApartmentsConcord 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
Ozark Mountain Crossing ApartmentsOzark 2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment Available!2BR,2BA$799
The WillowsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Quail Ridge East ApartmentsQuail Ridge 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$875
Deeswood Village ApartmentsThe Flat2BR,1BA$875
Rolla Senior ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$958

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, MO and Nearby

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $0.67 price per square foot 1501 Model at Plainview Estates in the starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car Garage Model at The Lodges at Logan Estates starting at $1,550 with a $1.11 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.
Plainview Estates15012BR,1.5BA$0.67
The Lodges at Logan Estates2 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Car Garage2BR,2BA$1.11
Logan Heights2bd/2ba (large living room)2BR,2BA$0.96
Ozark Mountain Crossing ApartmentsOzark 2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment Available!2BR,2BA$0.86
Breckenridge ApartmentsBreckenridge - 2 Bed 2 Bath with W/D Hookup2BR,2BA$0.91
DrydenTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Townhome - Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Quail Ridge East ApartmentsQuail Ridge 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.00
Deeswood Village ApartmentsThe Flat2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Concord Manor ApartmentsConcord 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.14
The Heights ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio ,1BA$1.00

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Getting Around Houston, MO

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30 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 The Heights Apartments listed at $450.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Houston Apartment is $545 at Breckenridge 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 $565 at Breckenridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Crossings at East Cherry and starts from $1,530.

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