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Nantucket at Fannin Station

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The Amian Residence

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Vibe Med Center

Allora New Forest

The Brittmoore

Knoll Street Crossing

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Tapestry Orem

Aria at Wilcrest

South Rice Apartments
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Green Oaks

Lawndale

Torrey Chase

Evolve Champions

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Maverick Station

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Bloom at West University

NHH Ennis

Trails at Lake Houston

San Palmas
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Hue on Greenhouse

The Arbor at Wayforest

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Smart Living Heights

Esperanza at Wild Orchid

The Pointe at West Lake

Belle Spring Branch

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Prose Hardy Yards

Memorial at Six

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Birchway Perry Road

Beacon at Buffalo Pointe
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Domain Town Center

1300 North Post Oak

Lively at Cypress Creek

The Standard at Copperfield

Greenhouse

The Standard at Champions

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Lively at Antoine

Meridian City South

3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 77006

55 Fifty at Northwest Crossing
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Broadstone Energy Park

The Dacoma

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Ltd. Med Center

The View at Millstone

MAA Afton Oaks

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Freehill Street Lofts

Cypress Creek Wayside Drive

The Westerly

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Broadstone Vintage Park

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Caroline at Memorial
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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 | $1,346 | $600 | $6,984 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $547 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $663 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,147 | $820 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,486 | $835 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,957 | $2,000 | $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 $514.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Houston?
The cheapest apartment in Houston is The Rylan Vintage Park which is listed at $105, while the average apartment in Houston costs $4,368.
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 27,402 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 $386 which is $3,982 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.
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