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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Houston, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/18/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Houston, TX area range in price from $314 to $28,920 with an overall median price of $4,829. The three Houston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Oaklawn at $715, Meadowbrook Allendale at $545, and Braeburn at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Houston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Oaklawn$1,048$71523
Meadowbrook Allendale$1,081$545219
Braeburn$1,103$600150
Bellfort$1,120$76019
Van Pelt$1,200$62519
Mainland Park$1,233$684135
Keegan's Glen$1,265$63955
Mustang Crossing$1,300$75032
Downtown Pasadena$1,325$350102
Rosewood$1,345$71539

Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Minden Square Condos in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood priced from $150. Creekbend Gardens in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $367. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Minden Square Condos1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$150
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
Lost Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$480
Westward SquareA1BR,1BA$481
The RushmoreA21BR,1BA$488
The Residences at Arbor OaksB12BR,2BA$495
Forest Pointe1 Bed/1Bath1BR,1BA$500
Saddle Creek VillageA1-30%1BR,1BA$502
Siena on WestheimerA31BR,1BA$503
Park Boulevard Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$509

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX

As of July 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $0.71 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 Baths Model at 5414 Ina St in the in the Kashmere Gardens neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the Colorado Model at Cypress Creek Reed Road starting at $899 with a $0.74 price per square foot in the Sunnyside 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.
5414 Ina St3 Beds, 2 Baths3BR,2BA$0.71
Cypress Creek Reed RoadColorado3BR,2BA$0.74
La Sonrisa2x22BR,2BA$0.82
The Residences at Arbor OaksB12BR,2BA$0.52
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$0.71
Boulevard 61The Uptown A1B1BR,1BA$0.79
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Live Oak BendA21BR,1BA$0.86
Park Boulevard Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.85
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Houston, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect H-Town Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $509.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Houston?

The cheapest apartment in Houston is Minden Square Condos which is listed at $150, while the average apartment in Houston costs $4,829.

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 13,444 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 $370 which is $4,459 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.

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