
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX Under $1,000 (237 Rentals) Page 3 of 5
Rental terms in Houston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Serena Grove I Apartments

Pine Creek Apartments

Star Voss Apartments

Brookfield

Parkside North

Serena Forest Apartments

Trenton Place

Bellaire Oaks Apartments

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Quay Point Apartments

Hudson at Westchase Apartments

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The Cove

Sterling Point

Walnut Terrace Apartments

Salado at Cityview

Rainy Meadows

La Esencia Apartments

Timber Ridge

Rockridge Springs Apartments
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Arbor on Richmond Apartments

612-618 Branard St

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5401 Chimney Rock

PadSplit

935 Byrne

Urban 19

Crossings at St. Charles

Crossings at Berkley Square

Fall Lake

Tradewinds at Willowbrook
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Reserve at Eagle Landing

Del Lago Apartments

Compass at Windmill Lakes

Copper Lodge

The Aurea

Residence at Westchase

The Berkshire Apartments

Meyerland Court

Trails of Timber Creek
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Oasis at Piney Point

Verandas at Bear Creek

Ashford Creek

The Majestic

Ashley Square Apartments

Victoria Manor

Century Park Apartments

Park at Willowbrook
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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 | $1,327 | $390 | $5,472 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,349 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,720 | $321 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,281 | $686 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,958 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,791 | $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 Short-term Houston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Houston?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Houston is at Rockridge Springs Apartments listed at $579.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Houston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Houston is $2,158.
What is the largest Short-term Houston Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Houston is a 3,239 square feet unit starting from $9,419 at 11347 Needlerock Ct.
What is the average size for Houston Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Houston is currently at 749 sq ft.
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