
Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX Under $4,800 (3,846 Rentals)


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6310 Greenbriar Dr, Unit 6310, Unit 6310

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2610 Whitney St, Unit 2614, Unit 2614

Miramar Townhomes

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Parkside Residences

One Park Place

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2413 Emancipation Ave, Unit A, Unit A

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1712 Blodgett St, Unit #2, Unit #2

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Cortland Museum District

The Museum Tower

Modera Waugh

The Fountains at Memorial City
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2929 Weslayan

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Vantage Med Center

San Felipe Square Townhomes

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Village on Memorial

The Heron Museum District

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Ellison Heights

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Chelsea Museum District

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Le Palais Apartments

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Maxwell Memorial

The Parker (Houston)

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The Watt

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Foundry on 19th

The Carter

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Drewery Place

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One Hermann Place

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5860 Sampley Way, Unit 5860, Unit 5860

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Lenox Heights

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Elan Med Center

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Emeline Heights

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Alta River Oaks

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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 Under $4800 | $1,302 | $625 | $4,965 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $4800 | $1,335 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $4800 | $1,737 | $547 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $4800 | $2,227 | $663 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $4800 | $2,951 | $820 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,336 | $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 Houston
How much are Studio apartments in Houston?
There are currently 944 Studio Apartments in Houston with rent ranges from $625 to $4,965 with an average price of $1,302.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Houston Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Houston ranges from $367 to $14,317 with an average monthly rent of $1,335.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Houston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Houston range from $547 to $25,057. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,737.
How expensive are Houston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,755 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Houston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $663 to $24,642 - averaging $2,227 for the location.
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