
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alief Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Alief area of Houston.


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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 1 Bedroom Apartments | $844 | $760 | $1,040 |
| Alief 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,250 | $1,037 | $1,350 |
| Alief 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $1,332 | $1,799 |
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There are currently 9 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 Coventry Park priced from $750. Kirkwood Landing Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $760. Here are the most affordable Alief apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Kirkwood Landing Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| The Victorian | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $774 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alief, TX
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alief area is the $0.94 price per square foot 3 Bed & 2.5 Bath Model at Palm Trace Homes in the in the Alief neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Alief apartment is the 2BR, 1BTH - A Model at Aspen Park starting at $1,289 with a $1.58 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Trace Homes | 3 Bed & 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.94 |
| Aspen Park | 2BR, 1BTH - A | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Jadestone | Ruby | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Kirkwood Landing Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Coventry Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Victorian | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alief Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alief?
The cheapest apartment in Alief is Coventry Park which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Alief costs $1,502.
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 5 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 $204 which is $1,298 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alief.
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