
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX Under $2,000 (786 Rentals) Page 2 of 16
Rental terms in Houston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


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Prose South Main

Ventura Lofts Apartments

The Life at Clearwood

The Palms at Memorial Apartments

906 Oakley St

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Charleston at Fannin Station

HiLine Heights

Lexington Apartments

Willow Run Townhomes
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Novu New Forest

Halcyon West

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PARK AVENUE AT BOULDER CREEK

Aliso Briar Forest

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Deerwood Apartments

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Ten Pines at Summerwood

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Cortland West Houston

The Oaks At Moritz Apartments

Greenbriar Bend

Villas At West Road
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Caldwell

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Siegel Suites Houston

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Broadstone Toscano

Trails at City Park

Vista Energy Corridor

San Antigua

San Montego

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The Abbey at Barker Cypress

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Siegel Select Houston

Forum on San Felipe
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Centre at Columbia Court

The Pointe at West Lake

The Lakes at Cypresswood

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The Palms at Clear Lake Apartments

Vizcaya Apartments

Meridian City South

The Maroneal

Asheville at Spring Branch

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Lakes at 610

Stone Creek at Old Farm Apartments
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3800 Main

Memorial Towers Apartments

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Avanti Cityside

Estancia San Miguel

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Reserve at Garden Oaks

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Connection at Buffalo Pointe Apartments

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Plaza at Westchase

Dominion at Oak Forest

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Beckley Apartments

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The Levy Apartments
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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 | $1,324 | $400 | $5,303 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,722 | $321 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,268 | $686 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,094 | $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 $2,117.
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 741 sq ft.
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