
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX from $300 (557 Rentals) Page 2 of 12
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Lakeshore Apartments

Fairfield Cove

Village at Piney Point

Falls of Parramatta

Reserve at Westwood

Serena Village 2 Apartments

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The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios

Preserve at Westchase

The Life at Sterling Woods
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Heights 2121

SunBlossom Woodlake

Kendall Manor Apartments

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Lenox Park

Brittany Place Apartments

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The Beverly at Clear Lake

Cali Crossing Apartments

Colonies Landing Apartments

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Waterside Apartments

6Ten at Med Center Apartments
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Pepper Tree Manor - 45+ Community

Hollister Place

Haven at Briargrove

The Brighton

Aurora Flats

Rollingwood Apartments

Arlington Place Apartments

Sonoma Apartments

Laguna Vista

Commons at Westchase
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Sagewood at Westchase

Clear Creek Landing

Parque at Bellaire

Arise Magnolia Terrace

3000 @ Med Center

RBBC

Skylar Pointe

The Taylor at 525

Alden Park Kingsland

Jackie of Houston
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Walden of Westchase

Lakeside

Mansions Of Shadowbriar

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Azul Apartments

The Retreat at Steeplechase

Champions Green

Galleria Oaks

Zocalo

The Ambrose

Concord at Allendale Apartments
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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 | $1,311 | $396 | $5,504 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $567 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $686 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,952 | $740 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,397 | $840 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,096 | $2,600 | $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 $531.
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 $1,424.
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 13,639 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 $364 which is $1,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.
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