Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX Under $5,500 (1,035 Rentals) Page 3 of 21

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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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Lakeside
$1,095 - $2,648
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$1,033 - $2,586
Required Monthly Fees
$62

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$1,095 - $2,648
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Lakeside

9550 Meyer Forest DrHouston, TX 77096
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The Maroneal
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$1,093 - $3,495
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$950 - $3,352
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The Maroneal

2222 Maroneal StHouston, TX 77030
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Beckley Apartments
Rent Specials
$1,089 - $1,899
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$975 - $1,785
Required Monthly Fees
$114

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$1,089 - $1,899
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Beckley Apartments

7550 Wilshire Place DrHouston, TX 77040
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Trails at Lake Houston
Rent Specials
$1,089 - $1,645
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$1,036 - $1,592
Required Monthly Fees
$53

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$1,089 - $1,645
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Trails at Lake Houston

13922 Woodson Park DrHouston, TX 77044
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Lyndon
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$1,080 - $2,155
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$971 - $2,046
Required Monthly Fees
$109

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$1,080 - $2,155
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Lyndon

10325 Cypresswood DrHouston, TX 77070
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Alanza Brook
Rent Specials
$1,050 - $1,917
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$991 - $1,858
Required Monthly Fees
$59

Total Monthly Price
$1,050 - $1,917
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Alanza Brook

3030 Dunvale RdHouston, TX 77063
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Nantucket at Fannin Station
Rent Specials
$1,033 - $1,763
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$999 - $1,729
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Nantucket at Fannin Station

10000 Fannin StHouston, TX 77045
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Cambria Cove
$1,033 - $1,538
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$993 - $1,498
Required Monthly Fees
$40

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$1,033 - $1,538
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Cambria Cove

16350 Ella BlvdHouston, TX 77090
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Knox at Shadowlake
Rent Specials
$1,010 - $2,176
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$865 - $2,031
Required Monthly Fees
$145

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$1,010 - $2,176
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Knox at Shadowlake

12360 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77082
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5 Oaks
$1,003 - $1,513
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$889 - $1,399
Required Monthly Fees
$114

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$1,003 - $1,513
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5 Oaks

18203 Westfield Place DrHouston, TX 77090
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Briar Forest Lofts
$980 - $1,750
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$927 - $1,697
Required Monthly Fees
$53

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$980 - $1,750
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Briar Forest Lofts

13202 Briar Forest DrHouston, TX 77077
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Avanti Cityside
$965 - $2,051
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$935 - $2,021
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Avanti Cityside

7373 Ardmore StHouston, TX 77054
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Westchase Forest
Rent Specials
$959 - $2,522
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$891 - $2,454
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Westchase Forest

11355 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77082
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The Lodge at West Oaks
$946 - $1,525
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$921 - $1,500
Required Monthly Fees
$25

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$946 - $1,525
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Lodge at West Oaks

14913 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77082
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Aero On Upper Bay
$944 - $1,620
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$878 - $1,554
Required Monthly Fees
$66

Total Monthly Price
$944 - $1,620
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Aero On Upper Bay

18290 Upper Bay RdHouston, TX 77058
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Champions Green
$937 - $1,504
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$822 - $1,389
Required Monthly Fees
$115

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$937 - $1,504
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Champions Green

14141 Champions DrHouston, TX 77069
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The Brighton
Rent Specials
$930 - $1,490
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$852 - $1,412
Required Monthly Fees
$78

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$930 - $1,490
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The Brighton

16222 Clay RdHouston, TX 77084
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Serena Apartment Homes
$924 - $1,385
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$879 - $1,340
Required Monthly Fees
$45

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$924 - $1,385
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Serena Apartment Homes

411 Highland Cross DrHouston, TX 77073
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Cypress Lake
$924 - $1,799
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$762 - $1,637
Required Monthly Fees
$162

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$924 - $1,799
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cypress Lake

555 Butterfield RdHouston, TX 77090
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Heights 2121
Rent Specials
$900 - $1,549
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$835 - $1,484
Required Monthly Fees
$65

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$900 - $1,549
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Heights 2121

2121 Tannehill DrHouston, TX 77008
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Teddy4+ years in Houston

April 3, 2025

I 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.

Lori2+ years in Houston

February 25, 2025

It'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 Terra at Piney Point listed at $370.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Houston Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Houston is $1,969.

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 750 sq ft.

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