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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 $532.

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 $1,425.

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 14,849 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 $358 which is $1,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.

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