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Preserve at Colony Lakes

The Maddox

Villas at Sienna

Emory West Cypress

Cue Luxury Apartments

Stone Loch Apartments

Reserve at Tranquility Lake

Greenwood at Katy

Ivy Lofts

Lakeside Pointe Apartments & Townhomes

Royal Sienna

The Sarah at Lake Houston

Harlow Spring Cypress

San Remo Apartments

Fidelis Cypress Creek

Knightsbridge Senior Apartments

The Fenwick Apartment Homes

The Waterview

Madison on the Meadow

Grand Fountain

Amalfi at Tuscan Lakes

Sorrento at Tuscan Lakes

Ravella At Sienna Plantation

Filament

The Flats at Sugarland

Trivium at Edgewater

MAA Kirkwood

THE ABBEY AT NORTHPOINT

Allora Klein Crossing

Allora District West

CW Cypresswood

The Abbey On Lake Wyndemere

Brea Luxury Apartments

Mason Park

IMT Woodland Meadows

Elan Harvest Green

Enclave At Woodbridge

Livano Kemah

Southfork Lake

SYNC at Harmony

Waterford Place at Riata Ranch Apartments

10X Stella at Riverstone

Victory North

Elite 99 West

Coles Crossing

Harmony Park

Heritage Grand at Sienna Apartments

Stella at Shadow Creek Ranch

Grand Villas at Tuscan Lakes
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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 | $1,250 | $371 | $6,280 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,326 | $139 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $561 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,606 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,578 | $679 | $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 $577.
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 $3,958.
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 27,367 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 $401 which is $3,557 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.
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