
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX from $686 (456 Rentals)


Saddle Creek Village

Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou

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Summit at Renaissance Park

EMLI at Mesa Gardens

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Cypress Creek Fayridge Drive

Cypress Creek Reed Road

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Aqua Bella

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The Abbey at Briar Forest
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Cantera

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Patricia Manor

4542 Otterbury Dr

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Woodglen Village
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6918 Hirsch Rd

Falls of Braeburn

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Timber Ridge

Valencia at Spring Branch

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Meadowbrook Plaza Apartments

CHISHOLM TRAIL

The Park at Sutton Hill
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Linara

Almeda Park Apartments

12611 Ashford Meadow Dr

Fountains at Chimney Rock

Twelve620

Villas at Colt Run Apartments

Star Beltway 8 Apartments

Brays Oaks Village

Estates at Spring Branch
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Arbor Gate Phase I

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Mia Residences

EaDo Lofts

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Catalon

Lost Oaks

NHH Berry
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Houston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Studio Apartments | $1,315 | $305 | $5,274 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,363 | $350 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $567 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,333 | $686 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,888 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,165 | $835 | $10,000+ |
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Houston, TX Area Reviews
Teddy • 4+ years in Houston
April 3, 2025I grew up in H-town. Its a good place to live. Plenty of stuff to do and great restaurants abound. I recommend living on the Northwest side though. Like out in the Cypress area off 290. Its a little out of town, but you have everything you need there.
Lori • 2+ years in Houston
February 25, 2025It's a great place to raise a family, as there are plenty of activities, educational opportunities, parks, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Houston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Houston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Houston is under $508.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Houston?
The cheapest apartment in Houston is The Addison which is listed at $129, while the average apartment in Houston costs $1,432.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Houston?
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 12,501 regular apartments in Houston 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 Houston?
Cheap apartments in Houston have an average cost of $368 which is $1,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.
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One of the things I love about Houston is that, no matter what you need, want, or are looking for, you can find it here. There are great career and educational opportunities.

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