
Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX Under $5,200 (4,008 Rentals)


Arrive Upper Kirby

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Rone Residences

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Hanover Buffalo Bayou

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NOVEL River Oaks by Crescent Communities

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Crimson

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The Westcott

Larkin Place

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The Driscoll at River Oaks

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2929 Weslayan
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Ellison Heights

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Cortland Museum District

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One Park Place

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The Museum Tower

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2916 Arbor St, Unit B
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2016 Dunlavy St, Unit 3

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One Hermann Place

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Pearl Rosemont

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Hanover Rice Village

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Village on Memorial

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Montrose at Buffalo Bayou
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Domain Memorial

The Heron Museum District

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Vantage Med Center

Arrabella

The Carter

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Maxwell Memorial

Dream Montrose

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Alta River Oaks

South Main Building

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Chelsea Museum District
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The Watt

The Parker (Houston)

1010 Waugh Apartments

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7813 Laura Koppe Rd, Unit A

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Post Oak at Woodway

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Rye Heights

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2900 West Dallas

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Alexan River Oaks

5860 Sampley Way, Unit 5860

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Adenine
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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 Under $5200 | $1,319 | $400 | $5,472 |
| Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $5200 | $1,349 | $367 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $5200 | $1,721 | $321 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $5200 | $2,269 | $686 | $10,000+ |
| Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $5200 | $2,947 | $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 Houston
How much are Studio apartments in Houston?
There are currently 943 Studio Apartments in Houston with rent ranges from $400 to $5,472 with an average price of $1,319.
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 $18,938 with an average monthly rent of $1,349.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Houston cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Houston range from $321 to $25,367. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,721.
How expensive are Houston Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 1,761 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Houston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $686 to $27,502 - averaging $2,269 for the location.
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