
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX Under $1,200 (354 Rentals) Page 3 of 8
Rental terms in Houston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Cypress Lake

Lakeshore Apartments

Rollingwood Apartments

Pepper Tree Manor - 45+ Community

Haven at Briargrove

The Lofts at 3402

Bay House

6Ten at Med Center Apartments

Clear Creek Landing
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SunBlossom Woodlake

Cali Crossing Apartments

Sonoma Apartments

Serena Village 2 Apartments

Brittany Place Apartments

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Lenox Park

Artisan West

Heights 2121

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Preserve at Westchase
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Fairfield Cove

Falls of Parramatta

Village at Piney Point

Colonies Landing Apartments

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Timberwalk

Breton Mill

Kendall Manor Apartments

SunBlossom Mountain

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Waterside Apartments

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The Beverly at Clear Lake
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Sage Hollow

Estates at Westchase

Vista at Westchase

Grand at Westchase

The Park at Veracruz

Oaks of Charleston

La Casita

Kirkwood Landing Apartments

Bridges of Cypress Creek Apartment Homes

The Point at Windmill Lakes
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Falls of Gessner

The Taylor at 525

Crosby at Westchase Apartments

Waters at Westchase Apartments

Heritage Lofts

The Vanderbilt

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The Abbey at Energy Corridor

Alegria II

Turtle Pointe Apartments

The Park at Sutton Hill
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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 | $1,329 | $392 | $5,472 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,719 | $321 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,275 | $686 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,870 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,821 | $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 Arbor on Richmond Apartments listed at $578.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Houston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Houston is $2,061.
What is the largest Short-term Houston Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Houston is a 3,562 square feet unit starting from $15,410 at 15314 Philippine St.
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 751 sq ft.
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