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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Studio Apartments | $804 | $425 | $1,170 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $985 | $475 | $1,489 |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $500 | $2,060 |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $945 | $2,260 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in Houston, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at Breckenridge Apartments priced from $475. The Heights Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $525. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 1 Bed 1 Bath no W/D Hookup | 1BR,1BA | $475 |
| The Heights Apartments | Large Studio | Studio,1BA | $525 |
| The Lodges at Rolla | Rent By The Room Spring/Fall 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Eastview Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Quail Ridge East Apartments | Quail Ridge Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Oak Point Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Studios | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
| Concord Manor Apartments | Concord 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Mammoth Spring | 1B/1B | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Ozark Mountain Apartments | Ozark 2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment Available! | 2BR,2BA | $815 |
As of April 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $0.67 price per square foot 1503 Model at 2700 Burke Ave in the starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhome with Basement Model at Townhomes at Quail Ridge starting at $915 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Southeast Springfield neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2700 Burke Ave | 1503 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.67 |
| Townhomes at Quail Ridge | 2 Bedroom Townhome with Basement | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Sugar Wood | Remodeled 2 BR Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Deeswood Village Apartments | The Loft | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Ozark Mountain Apartments | Ozark 2 Bed/2 Bath Apartment Available! | 2BR,2BA | $0.88 |
| Oak Point Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Tax Credit | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
| Meadowview Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| 1940 Place | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Breckenridge Apartments | Breckenridge - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| The Heights Apartments | Large Studio | Studio ,1BA | $0.95 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Houston is at The Heights Apartments listed at $525.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Houston Apartment is $475 at Breckenridge Apartments.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Houston is starting from $565 at Breckenridge Apartments.
The best deal on a cheap Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Crossings at East Cherry and starts from $1,600.
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