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Country Club Place Apartments

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Brookfield

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Star Voss Apartments

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Woodlake Oaks Apartments

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Westlake at Summer Cove
The Ultimate Guide to Houston Apartment Living: Neighborhoods, Culture, and Community
Find your perfect Houston apartment or home with this guide to the city and its top suburbs to rent. We cover everything from downtown living to the best family-friendly communities like The Woodlands and New Caney.

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Sedona Square

Bear Creek Crossing

Gables at Richmond Apartments

Serena Grove I Apartments

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The Abbey At Enclave

The Park at San Vicente

Timbers of Inwood Forest

La Cordoba Apartments

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Learn about the best places to live near major employers in Houston with original content written by our Local Expert Lori Rosario

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Westmount at London Park Apartments

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Turtle Pointe Apartments

Summervale Apartments

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Casa Del Mar

The Selena

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The Abbey at Energy Corridor
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Rockridge Station Apartments

Timber Ridge

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Heritage Lofts

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Waters at Westchase Apartments

Walnut Creek

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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 | $1,344 | $610 | $9,450 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $547 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,285 | $663 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,970 | $779 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,070 | $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 $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 $65, while the average apartment in Houston costs $4,902.
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 12,119 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 $378 which is $4,524 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.
Expert Rental Resources
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