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La Caliza
$1,458 - $1,528

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Base Rent$838 - $1,528

Total Monthly Price$838 - $1,528
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La Caliza

22820 Imperial Valley DrHouston, TX 77073
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The Gibson
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$1,495 - $1,709

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Base Rent$935 - $1,709

Total Monthly Price$935 - $1,709
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The Gibson

8255 Sunbury LnHouston, TX 77095
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Madison at Bear Creek
$1,495 - $1,749

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Base Rent$774 - $1,749

Total Monthly Price$774 - $1,749
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Madison at Bear Creek

5735 Timber Creek Place DrHouston, TX 77084
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3012 Live Oak St

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Tapestry Orem
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$1,499

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Base Rent$1,094 - $1,661

Total Monthly Price$1,094 - $1,661
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Tapestry Orem

5425 E Orem DrHouston, TX 77048
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Estates at Hollister
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$1,500 - $3,655

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Base Rent$1,047 - $3,655

Total Monthly Price$1,047 - $3,655
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Estates at Hollister

7740 W Little York RdHouston, TX 77040
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The Hollows
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The Hollows

2212 Dell Dale StHouston, TX 77049
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Avenue on 34th
3 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue on 34th

2136 W 34th StHouston, TX 77018
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AveCDC Terrace
3 Bedroom Apartments

AveCDC Terrace

4004 Irvington BlvdHouston, TX 77009
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Villa del Prado
3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa del Prado

9313 Tallyho RdHouston, TX 77017
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AveCDC Station
3 Bedroom Apartments

AveCDC Station

2010 N Main StHouston, TX 77009
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Braeburn Village
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Braeburn Village

7500 Bissonnet DrHouston, TX 77074
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Rutherford Park
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Rutherford Park

12433 Tidwell RdHouston, TX 77044
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Villa Marbella
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Villa Marbella

5001 Aldine MailHouston, TX 77039
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Teddy4+ years in Houston

April 3, 2025

I 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.

Lori2+ years in Houston

February 25, 2025

It'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 $531.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Houston?

The cheapest apartment in Houston is The Residences at Arbor Oaks which is listed at $577, while the average apartment in Houston costs $1,422.

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 14,744 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 $365 which is $1,057 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.

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