Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barker Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (148 Rentals)

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The Amian Residence
$1,049 - $1,499
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The Amian Residence

15155 Katy FwyHouston, TX 77094
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Radius West
$1,085 - $2,765
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Radius West

1721 Greenhouse RdHouston, TX 77084
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Hue on Greenhouse
$1,107 - $4,831
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Hue on Greenhouse

2411 Greenhouse RdHouston, TX 77084
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Resia Ten Oaks
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$1,234 - $3,408
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Resia Ten Oaks

18036 Park Row BlvdHouston, TX 77084
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Prose Highland
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$1,296 - $2,070
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Prose Highland

3740 Barker Cypress RdHouston, TX 77084
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Lenox Katy Creek
$1,319 - $2,490
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Lenox Katy Creek

1550 Foxlake DrHouston, TX 77084
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Barker, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Barker Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barker area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Rushmore priced from $488. The Place at Barker Cypress has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $697. Here are the most affordable Barker apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RushmoreA21BR,1BA$488
The Place at Barker Cypress1800 A11BR,1BA$697
The Passages at Rye 1255The PrimeroseStudio,1BA$715
The Place at Barker Cypress - 18221822 A11BR,1BA$776
TEAK ApartmentsPalm - DesignerStudio,1BA$806
Park FallsA11BR,1BA$849
Alden Park KingslandA11BR,1BA$899
Terra at Park RowA2F1BR,1BA$953
Stonecreek ApartmentsThe 5831BR,1BA$977
Kenwood Club at the Park ApartmentsAmelia1BR,1BA$988

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barker, TX

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barker area is the $1.34 price per square foot 1800 C2 Model at The Place at Barker Cypress in the in the Lakes of Buckingham neighborhood starting from $1,921. The second greatest value Barker apartment is the 2X1 B Model at Farmington starting at $1,175 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Lakes at Mason Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Barker apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Place at Barker Cypress1800 C23BR,2BA$1.34
Farmington2X1 B2BR,1BA$1.16
SYNC at Green TrailsAster1BR,1BA$1.39
Kenwood Club at the Park ApartmentsBrook1BR,1BA$1.40
Grand PalmsThe Chelsea1BR,1BA$1.39
Reserve by the LakeCreekbend1BR,1BA$1.29
Park FallsA11BR,1BA$1.26
The RushmoreA11BR,1BA$1.32
Alden Park KingslandA11BR,1BA$1.36
The Place at Barker Cypress - 18221822 A11BR,1BA$1.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Barker Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Barker?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Barker is at The Passages at Rye 1255 listed at $715.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Barker Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barker Apartment is $488 at The Rushmore.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Barker Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Barker is starting from $586 at The Rushmore.

What is the most affordable Barker Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Barker Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Rushmore and starts from $1,211.

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