
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX from $309 (357 Rentals) Page 3 of 8


The Icon at Peakwood

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4001 Midtown

Perla 249 Apartments

Weston Medical Center Apartments

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The Rice

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Vibe Med Center

12326 Ashford Meadows Dr

119 Neyland St

The Westbriar
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Ashford

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Bloom at West University

Belle Spring Branch

MAA Midtown Square

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Siegel Suites Houston

Memorial Towers Apartments

Azure

Modera Washington

Heights West End

Harlow River Oaks
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4509 Mt Vernon St

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St. Elizabeth Place

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Art House Sawyer Yards

Pearl Woodlake

The Dacoma

Marquis Enclave

Heights at 1520 Apartments

Hermann Park Lofts

GSH Houston at U of H

Revl Med Center
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Mezzo Kirby Med Center

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213 Stratford St

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Alexan 5151

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Siegel Select Houston

Woods of Spring Grove Apartments

The Vic at Interpose

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Mid Main

The Briarly

5908 Kiam St

The Vic on Park Row
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Eighteen25 Downtown

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SoDo - Houston North Tower

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Gables at the Heights

Dakota at Hillcroft

Lofts at City West

District at Greenbriar

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5755 Hermann Park

Portico at West 8

Pearl @ the Mix

The Circle at Hermann Park
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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 | $1,299 | $309 | $5,000 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,729 | $567 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $686 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,095 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,852 | $840 | $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 $532.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Houston?
The cheapest apartment in Houston is Frumencio Reyes Jr. Plaza which is listed at $531, while the average apartment in Houston costs $1,422.
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 14,935 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 $366 which is $1,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Houston.
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