
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Houston, MS from $300 (40 Rentals)
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Greentree Apartments

Rivergate Apartments - Columbus, MS

Fox Run - Columbus

The Reunion

Monarch Creek

The Gardens Apartments

The Ridge Apartments
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The Oaklyn

Oakwood Village Apartments

King's Creek

The Links at Starkville

University Towers

The Franklin Apartments

The Waverly Apartments

The Meadows on Main
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Chateaux Holly Hills Apartments - Columbus, AL

Boggan Estates Apartments

Little London

627 S Montgomery St

Trace Ridge

Pines at Barnes Crossing

Gloster Flats

Carnation Village
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Legacy at Louisville

820 7th Ave N

263 W Oxford St

116 S Child St

Maroon Manor

6037 Friendship Rd

105 Rogers Rd

Canterbury Gardens
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205 Lowry Cir

623 N Gloster St

117 Herron Dr

1574 Co Rd 278

1206 Rosewood Dr

134 Money St

6352 Noah Curtis St

1017 Hunter Ave
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Houston, MS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Houston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Studio Apartments | $1,038 | $675 | $1,242 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,044 | $500 | $1,815 |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,100 | $599 | $2,160 |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,399 | $739 | $1,875 |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $806 | $449 | $2,360 |
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Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Houston, MS is a 4 Beds unit found at Yugo Starkville Campus Common priced from $469. The Grand at Starkville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houston apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yugo Starkville Campus Common | 4 Bed, 4 Bath Plus | 4BR,4BA | $469 |
| The Grand at Starkville | 5 Bedroom - A-Basin | 5BR,5BA | $675 |
| Cedar Cove Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Ridge Apartments | 1Bd1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Oaklyn | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Oakwood Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| King's Creek | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| The Links at Starkville | Classic Deluxe II | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Monarch Creek | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $910 |
| The Meadows on Main | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, MS and Nearby
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $0.97 price per square foot Little London Model at Little London in the in the Downtown Starkville neighborhood starting from $1,290. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the 2x1.5 Townhome W/D Connections Newly Renovated Model at Chateaux Holly Hills Apartments - Columbus, AL starting at $950 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus MS 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little London | Little London | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.97 |
| Chateaux Holly Hills Apartments - Columbus, AL | 2x1.5 Townhome W/D Connections Newly Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.73 |
| College View | 4X4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.59 |
| Yugo Starkville Campus Common | 3 Bed, 3 Bath Renovated | 3BR,3BA | $0.47 |
| 627 S Montgomery St | Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| Boggan Estates Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Fox Run - Columbus | 2 x 1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.84 |
| The Ridge Apartments | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| The Quarters Starkville | B1 - 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| The Gardens Apartments | 1x1The Gardens Apartments | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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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 Revery listed at $1,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Houston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Houston Apartment is $735 at Fox Run - Columbus.
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 $750 at Cedar Cove Apartments.
What is the most affordable Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Yugo Starkville Campus Common and starts from $589.
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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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