
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX from $300 (557 Rentals) Page 3 of 12
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Hollyvale Apartments

Memorial Fountain

Waterford Grove Apartments

Jadestone

Aura at Westchase

Hollister Place

Boutique Living Near University of Houston

Walden of Westchase

Lyndon
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The Ambrose

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Westmount at Copper Mill Apartments

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5 Oaks

The Terraces on Brompton Apartments

Crownover Apartments

Kings Reserve Willowbrook

Mangum Oaks

San Marino Apartments

Tiburon

Trails at Lake Houston
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Sola Westchase

Aventura on Briar Forest

Lakeside

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Mirabella

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Nantucket at Fannin Station

The Place at Greenway

The Fuse at Park Row

Artesian on Westheimer

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The Amian Residence

Trails at Eldridge Parkway
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Northgate Oaks Apartments

The Lodge at Spring Shadows

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Terra at Piney Point

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Old Farm Apartment Homes

Alanza Brook

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Beckley Apartments

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The Levy Apartments

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Plaza at Westchase

Dominion at Oak Forest

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Connection at Buffalo Pointe Apartments
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Estancia San Miguel

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Avanti Cityside

Memorial Towers Apartments

Chandler Park Apartment Homes

3800 Main

Stone Creek at Old Farm Apartments

11144 Fuqua St, Unit 926

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Lakes at 610

2323 Eldridge Pkwy, Unit 536

Asheville at Spring Branch
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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 | $1,319 | $400 | $5,472 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $321 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,269 | $686 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,947 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,094 | $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 $520.
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 $4,794.
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 13,437 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 $355 which is $4,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.
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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.