
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX Under $3,300 (969 Rentals)
Rental terms in Houston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


San Felipe Square Townhomes

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One Hermann Place

South Main Building

Domain Memorial

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The Westheimer Apartments

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Elan Med Center

Forme

Instrata Upper Kirby

Arrive River Oaks
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Virage

The Fitz

Muse at Museum District

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SYNC Sawyer Heights Apartments

San Cierra

Memorial Hills

Upland Park Townhomes

San Montego

The Phoenician

Village Place
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The Bellagio

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WaterWall Place

The Belmont

Clearpoint Crossing Residences

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Meritage

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Bellrock Summer Street

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Elan Memorial Park

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Bellrock Sawyer Yards

SYNC CityCentre

Allora Bear Creek
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Encore Montrose

Park at WestCreek

Avasa Spring Branch

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Bellrock Memorial

The Palms at Memorial Apartments

Define Living at Brittmoore

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The Atwater Clear Lake

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Clear Lake Place

SYNC Med Center

SYNC at Green Trails
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Plaza at Westchase

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Sawyer Heights Lofts

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Siegel Suites Houston

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Braeswood Place

Memorial West

Lexington Apartments

Cityscape

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Preserve At Copperleaf

Post Oak Park

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Prose South Main
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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 | $1,325 | $600 | $9,450 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,345 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,736 | $547 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,280 | $663 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,045 | $779 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,494 | $835 | $10,000+ |
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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 Gateway at Ellington listed at $551.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Houston Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Houston is $2,181.
What is the largest Short-term Houston Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Houston is a 3,498 square feet unit starting from $14,053 at 2703 Blodgett 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 760 sq ft.
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