
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX from $686 (481 Rentals) Page 2 of 10


Woods of Spring Grove Apartments

Lakecrest Village

Tidwell Estates Apartments

Mia Residences

The Arbor at Wayforest

Park North

The Park at Malaga

Glen Willow Apartments

The Alora Apartments
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Plaza on Hammerly

The Arden Cypress Station

Collingwood Gardens

The Tramonti

Sharpstown Garden

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The Palms Apartments

1916 Upland Dr

Bellfort Pines

Vista Arbor

The Pointe at Crestmont
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Sunset Shadows

City Parc II at West Oaks Apartments

The Selena

Willow Green

The Ellis Apartments

Villa Nueva Apartments

Buena Villa Apartments

Belmont Place/La Fontaine

The Park at Veracruz

206 Plaza Verde Dr, Unit A36
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The Redford

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Sendera At Greenway

Champions at Ponderosa

Hudson at Westchase Apartments

Smart Living at Garden Oaks

Smart Living at Telephone

Gardens at Bissonnet

The Nathaniel Apartments

The Vintage

Northbrooke Apartment Homes
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Green Arbor Apartments

Brays Villas

The Park at Cumberland

Country Club Place Apartments

Valencia Grove Apartments

The Life at Clearwood

The Falls of Beechnut

Lawndale

Donovan Village Apartments
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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 | $1,323 | $390 | $5,472 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $321 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $686 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,950 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,932 | $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 $516.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Houston?
The cheapest apartment in Houston is Park Boulevard Lofts which is listed at $692, while the average apartment in Houston costs $4,506.
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 13,563 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 $358 which is $4,148 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.
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