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Brittany Place Apartments

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Sonoma Apartments

Serena Village 2 Apartments

Cali Crossing Apartments

Skylar Pointe

Haven at Briargrove

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Arlington Place Apartments

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Commons at Westchase

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5401 Chimney Rock

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Parque at Bellaire

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3000 @ Med Center

600 Nottingham

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Azul Apartments

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Mansions Of Shadowbriar

The Emile

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Arise Magnolia Terrace

Cypress Lake

Zocalo

Falls of Gessner

Lexington Apartments
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The Lodge at West Oaks

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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 | $1,302 | $625 | $4,965 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $547 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $663 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,951 | $820 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,336 | $835 | $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 $522.
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 $4,039.
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 30,095 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 $398 which is $3,641 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.
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