Cheap Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX from $300 (3,147 Rentals)

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Timber Ridge
$570 - $1,565
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$545 - $1,540
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$570 - $1,565
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Timber Ridge

12000 Fleming DrHouston, TX 77013
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The Venti
$579 - $1,224
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$574 - $1,219
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$579 - $1,224
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The Venti

14335 Ella BlvdHouston, TX 77014
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Ridley Apartments
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$593 - $1,383
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$401 - $1,191
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$192
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$593 - $1,383
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Ridley Apartments

2815 Greenridge DrHouston, TX 77057
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Palms on Rolling Creek
$599 - $1,598
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$500 - $1,499
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$99
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$599 - $1,598
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Palms on Rolling Creek

17100 Rolling Creek DrHouston, TX 77090
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Bella Vida Apartments
$599 - $1,375
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$531 - $1,307
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$68
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$599 - $1,375
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Bella Vida Apartments

15330 Ella BlvdHouston, TX 77090
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The Redford
$616 - $1,411
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$576 - $1,371
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$40
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$616 - $1,411
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The Redford

1221 Redford StHouston, TX 77034
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Timbers of Cranbrook
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$625 - $1,075
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$600 - $1,050
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$625 - $1,075
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Timbers of Cranbrook

14000 Ella BlvdHouston, TX 77014
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Trenton Place
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$625 - $1,300
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$610 - $1,285
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$15
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$625 - $1,300
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Trenton Place

13011 Northborough DrHouston, TX 77067
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Willow Bend Apartments
$640 - $1,510
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$501 - $1,371
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$139
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$640 - $1,510
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Willow Bend Apartments

13949 Bammel North Houston RdHouston, TX 77066
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The Reserve at Rye 290
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$640 - $860
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$435 - $655
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$205
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$640 - $860
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The Reserve at Rye 290

14255 Northwest FwyHouston, TX 77040
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Royal Phoenician
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$647 - $1,222
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$647 - $1,222
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Royal Phoenician

16900 Northchase DrHouston, TX 77060
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The Arden Cypress Station
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$650 - $1,783
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$592 - $1,725
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$58
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$650 - $1,783
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The Arden Cypress Station

905 Cypress Station DrHouston, TX 77090
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Houston, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Houston, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Houston, TX area range in price from $367 to $33,296 with an overall median price of $4,040. The three Houston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Hidden Forest at $649, Van Pelt at $600, and Terramar at $1,300. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Houston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Hidden Forest$1,122$64949
Van Pelt$1,200$60022
Terramar$1,300$1,3001
Meadowbrook Allendale$1,320$545189
Downtown Pasadena$1,325$62576
East End Historic District$1,337$795110
Grand Beach$1,337$79586
University of Texas Medical Branch$1,343$795105
Mustang Crossing$1,350$750101
West Oaks Place$1,361$1,3611

Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekbend Gardens in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood priced from $367. SADDLE CREEK VILLAGE in the Cypress Forest Lakes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $485. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
SADDLE CREEK VILLAGEA21BR,1BA$485
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouA1-30%1BR,1BA$522
Breckenridge At Cityview1x1 504 SF1BR,1BA$530
8801 Glencrest Management Co LLC504 sf1BR,1BA$545
Siena on WestheimerA31BR,1BA$563
Timber Ridge1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$570
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$573
The Venti1x11BR,1BA$579
Heatherwood Apartments1x1 622 SF1BR,1BA$580

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX

As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $0.90 price per square foot B Model at Addicks Stone Village in the in the Eldridge neighborhood starting from $1,987. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the 3 Bed & 2.5 Bath Model at Palm Trace Homes starting at $1,699 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Alief neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Addicks Stone VillageB3BR,2.5BA$0.90
Palm Trace Homes3 Bed & 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$0.94
La Sonrisa2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Atascocita PinesUnit 22BR,2BA$0.92
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$0.95
Northbrooke Apartment HomesThe 9612BR,1BA$0.93
Palladium Park Row KatyB12BR,2BA$0.65
Silver SpringsPlan A1BR,1BA$0.83
Diamond Hill at WestheimerA1WD1BR,1BA$0.98
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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Houston Overview

What comes to mind when you think about Houston, Texas? Is it big ol’ oil refineries with old construction? Well, that’s a far cry from one of the fastest growing cities in the nation that’s ranked fourth in America. Houston is not a city you should dismiss so quickly, this Bayou City is home to a whopping 26 Fortune 500 companies and the number one job creator in all of America. Throw in a vibrant restaurant and entertainment scene and you’ve won your case for Houston, Texas as the best place to live in America.

Why live in Houston, TX?

Houston is pretty big, and this is one of the top reasons why you should consider making your home here. You won’t feel limited when it comes to housing and best of all, it enjoys some of the lowest housing costs in America. If you compare Houston to 20 of the most populous metros, its housing prices are 36.6 percent below the average rate. Another appealing aspect of Houston is that there’s something for every age, social status and stage in life. Whether you are looking for an upscale luxury apartment in Houston, a three-bedroom house with a playground or a reclusive condo in the suburbs, you are sure to find the perfect place to call home.

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Teddy • 4+ 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.

Lori • 2+ 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 $580.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Houston?

The cheapest apartment in Houston is Creekbend Gardens which is listed at $367, while the average apartment in Houston costs $4,040.

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 28,050 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 $399 which is $3,641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.

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