Cheap Low Income Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX from $300 (211 Rentals)
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Cole Creek Estates

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Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes

Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes

Westheimer Garden Villas Senior Living
Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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The Residences at Arbor Oaks

South Rice Apartments

2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior Living

The Heights at Post Oak

Zollie Scales Apartments

Brays Oaks Village
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Summit at Renaissance Park

Walden Pond

Villa Sierra

Timberwalk

2400 Briarwest Apartments

Matthew Ridge Apartments

Columbia Greens

The Blanca Apartments

Fountains at Chimney Rock
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Madison at Bear Creek Apartments

Brays Oaks Park Apartments

The Link

Midtown Terrace Suites

North Forest Trails

5 Oaks

Los Prados Apartment Homes

Treemont Senior Living
Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs
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Cypress Creek at Fayridge Drive Apartment Homes

The Beverly at Shadow Lake

Heritage Estates

Forest Creek Apartments

Briar Court Apartments

Broadstone at Briar Forest

Bellfort Pines Apartments

Pepper Tree Manor - 45+ Community

Towne West

Northland Woods
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Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Houston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Houston Studio Apartments | $1,302 | $639 | $5,454 |
Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $367 | $10,000+ |
Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,423 | $648 | $10,000+ |
Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $793 | $10,000+ |
Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,987 | $799 | $10,000+ |
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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
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 $568.
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 $3,484.
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 17,621 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 $396 which is $3,088 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX
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Houston is a huge city, and it’s still growing, which makes it one of the most sought after places in the country to move.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.