Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alief Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (22 Rentals)

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Plaza Azul Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Azul Apartments

12600 Brookglade CirHouston, TX 77099
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The Victorian
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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9400 Coventry Square DrHouston, TX 77099
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Tierra Del Sol
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Del Sol

8000 Cook RdHouston, TX 77072
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Alief Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alief Square

7500 Cook RdHouston, TX 77072
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Cheapest Available Alief Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alief area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Huntington Glen priced from $628. Sunset Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $698. Here are the most affordable Alief apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntington GlenA2-D1BR,1BA$628
Sunset CrossingA1Studio,1BA$698
Magnolia TerraceCarmellia1BR,1BA$747
The Victorian1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$774
Casa NubeA11BR,1BA$775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alief, TX

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alief area is the $1.32 price per square foot Gardinia Model at Magnolia Terrace in the in the Alief neighborhood starting from $1,201. The second greatest value Alief apartment is the B1-D Model at Huntington Glen starting at $1,160 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Alief neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alief apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Magnolia TerraceGardinia2BR,1BA$1.32
Huntington GlenB1-D2BR,1BA$1.41
Aspen Park2BR, 1BTH - A2BR,1BA$1.52
CanteraA-11BR,1BA$1.11
JadestoneRuby1BR,1BA$1.47
La SoleraA2-P1BR,1BA$1.28
Tierra Del SolCosta1BR,1BA$1.47
Kirkwood Landing ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.50
The Victorian1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.43
Sunset CrossingA1Studio ,1BA$1.37

Getting Around the Alief Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

32 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alief Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alief?

The cheapest apartment in Alief is Huntington Glen which is listed at $578, while the average apartment in Alief costs $1,434.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alief?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Alief that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Alief?

Cheap apartments in Alief have an average cost of $333 which is $1,101 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alief.

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