
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alief Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (22 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Alief area of Houston.


Sunset Crossing

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Alief, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alief?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Alief Studio Apartments | $749 | $698 | $800 |
Alief 1 Bedroom Apartments | $934 | $628 | $1,826 |
Alief 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,243 | $898 | $2,659 |
Alief 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $1,332 | $1,800 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Alief Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
---|---|---|---|
Huntington Glen | A2-D | 1BR,1BA | $628 |
Sunset Crossing | A1 | Studio,1BA | $698 |
Magnolia Terrace | Carmellia | 1BR,1BA | $747 |
The Victorian | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Casa Nube | A1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Magnolia Terrace | Gardinia | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Huntington Glen | B1-D | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Aspen Park | 2BR, 1BTH - A | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Cantera | A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Jadestone | Ruby | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
La Solera | A2-P | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Tierra Del Sol | Costa | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Kirkwood Landing Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
The Victorian | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Sunset Crossing | A1 | Studio ,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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