
Gated Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX Under $1,500 (1,109 Rentals)


Willow Run Townhomes

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The Hamilton

2111 Austin Apartments

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Upland Park Townhomes

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Stonewood

1810 Main Apartments

Ascension On The Bayou

The Phoenician

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Marquis at Westchase

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La Maison River Oaks

IMT Uptown Post Oak

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Aria at Almeda

The William

Ascent at CityCentre Apartments

Sola Westchase

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Eighteen25 Downtown

Forayna Vintage Park

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The Lofts at City Centre
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Virage

Regency Lofts

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10X Heights Waterworks

Residences at Gramercy

Allum At South Post Oak

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Millennium High Street

SYNC CityCentre

The Brighton Garden Oaks

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City Place Montrose

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Village on the Lake
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Elan Med Center

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The Rice

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The Bellagio

500 Crawford Apartments

Cardiff at Westminster

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Broadstone EADO

Allusion at West University

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Westgrove

Gaslight Square

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The Inverness
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The Remy on the Trails

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The James River Oaks

Azure

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Park at Armand Bayou

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San Montego

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The Caroline

The Margot on Sage

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Encore Montrose

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Hycohen Residency

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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 | $1,288 | $625 | $3,184 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $554 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $692 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,717 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,163 | $679 | $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 Gated Houston Apartments
What is the Cheapest Gated apartment in Houston?
Currently the most affordable Gated Apartment in Houston is at Twelve620 listed at $455.
How much is the average rent for a Gated Houston Apartment?
The average rent for a Gated Apartment in Houston is $1,866.
What is the largest Gated Houston Apartment for rent?
Today's Gated apartment with the most square footage in Houston is a 4,450 square feet unit starting from $2,230 at The Museum Tower.
What is the average size for Houston Gated Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Gated rental in Houston is currently at 659 sq ft.
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