Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alief Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (9 Rentals)

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Tierra Del Sol
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tierra Del Sol

8000 Cook RdHouston, TX 77072
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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

The Victorian

9400 Coventry Square DrHouston, TX 77099

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Casa Nube
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Nube

9700 Court Glen DrHouston, TX 77099
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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 $649. The Victorian has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $774. Here are the most affordable Alief apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntington GlenA3-P1BR,1BA$649
The Victorian1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$774
Coventry ParkA11BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alief, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alief area is the $1.30 price per square foot C1-D Model at Huntington Glen in the in the Alief neighborhood starting from $1,529. The second greatest value Alief apartment is the 2BR, 1BTH - A Model at Aspen Park starting at $1,250 with a $1.53 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.
Huntington GlenC1-D3BR,2BA$1.30
Aspen Park2BR, 1BTH - A2BR,1BA$1.53
JadestoneEmerald2BR,1BA$1.44
Kirkwood Landing ApartmentsPlan B1BR,1BA$1.41
Coventry ParkA11BR,1BA$1.48
The Victorian1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.43
Summer Stone0 Bed 1 BathStudio ,1BA$1.71

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 $649, while the average apartment in Alief costs $1,456.

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 13 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 $645 which is $811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alief.

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