
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX Under $4,800 (937 Rentals) Page 2 of 19
Rental terms in Houston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Forum on San Felipe

Trails at City Park

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Prose South Main

The Life at Clearwood

Ventura Lofts Apartments

Allora Bear Creek

Midtown Arbor Place

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Plaza at Westchase

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Charleston at Fannin Station
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Villas At West Road

5755 Hermann Park

3800 Main

Novu New Forest

Willow Run Townhomes

SYNC CityCentre

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Deerwood Apartments

Greenbriar Bend

The Oaks At Moritz Apartments

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Ten Pines at Summerwood
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Broadstone Toscano

Vista Energy Corridor

Timbergrove

Hermann Park Lofts

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The Abbey at Barker Cypress

Sola Westchase

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Siegel Select Houston

San Antigua

The Lakes at Cypresswood

Estancia San Miguel
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Caldwell

Asheville at Spring Branch

Westpark Ranch Apartment Homes

The Pointe at West Lake

Vizcaya Apartments

Stone Creek at Old Farm Apartments

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Lakes at 610

The Fitz

Aliso Briar Forest

Memorial Towers Apartments
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Mirabella

SYNC Med Center

Dominion at Oak Forest

HiLine Heights

PARK AVENUE AT BOULDER CREEK

Canal Street Flats

Alden Park Kingsland

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Beckley Apartments

Trails at Lake Houston

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Terra at Piney Point
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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 | $1,302 | $625 | $4,965 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,335 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $547 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,227 | $663 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $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 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 $1,894.
What is the largest Short-term Houston Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Houston is a 3,992 square feet unit starting from $2,057 at 2929 Weslayan.
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 690 sq ft.
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