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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Houston, TX

Pricing Updated: 10/10/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Houston, TX area range in price from $250 to $26,735 with an overall median price of $3,820. The three Houston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mustang Crossing at $750, Braeburn at $629, and West Oaks Place at $1,100. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Houston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mustang Crossing$1,045$75015
Braeburn$1,099$62982
West Oaks Place$1,100$1,1001
Downtown Baytown$1,149$75013
Ryon$1,170$6906
Westwood$1,195$62552
Sunrise Creek$1,247$80020
Gulfgate Pine Valley$1,265$68560
Oaklawn$1,267$67626
Fish Village$1,300$85067

Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Houston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at St. James Village in the San Pablo neighborhood priced from $250. 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
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$250
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
The Laurel at Blackhawk 55+A31BR,1BA$460
CatalonA1-30%1BR,1BA$468
SADDLE CREEK VILLAGEA21BR,1BA$485
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Oak Lofts Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$513
Lofts at Hartsook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$514
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$514

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX

As of October 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $0.23 price per square foot 3613 Rosalie St Model at 3613 Rosalie St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Villas at Mansfield starting at $2,100 with a $0.49 price per square foot in the Acres Homes 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.
3613 Rosalie St, Unit B3613 Rosalie St1BR,1BA$0.23
Villas at Mansfield2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.49
9915 Porto Rico Rd, Unit 9915 Porto Rico Road - B9915 Porto Rico Rd5BR,2.5BA$0.61
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$0.66
Blalock1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.83
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$0.71
Oak Lofts Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.79
Lofts at Hartsook1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.79
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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Houston, TX

Ranked #2

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Houston, TX

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Houston, TX Area Reviews

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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 $514.

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 $3,820.

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 20,350 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 $374 which is $3,446 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.

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