Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barker Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (124 Rentals)

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The Amian Residence
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$799 - $1,199
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The Amian Residence

15155 Katy FwyHouston, TX 77094
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Resia Ten Oaks
$1,139 - $2,003
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Resia Ten Oaks

18036 Park Row BlvdHouston, TX 77084
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Joule on Memorial
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$1,192 - $1,457
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Joule on Memorial

15885 Memorial DrHouston, TX 77079
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Prose Highland
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$1,272 - $1,803
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Prose Highland

3740 Barker Cypress RdHouston, TX 77084
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Lenox Katy Creek
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$1,446 - $2,517
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Lenox Katy Creek

1550 Foxlake DrHouston, TX 77084
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Cheapest Available Barker Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Barker area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at The Passages at Rye 1255 priced from $699. The Place at Barker Cypress has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $733. Here are the most affordable Barker apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Passages at Rye 1255The PrimeroseStudio,1BA$699
The Place at Barker Cypress1800 A1S1BR,1BA$733
TEAK LivingPalm - DesignerStudio,1BA$797
The Place At Green TrailsThe Elm1BR,1BA$811
The Place at Barker Cypress - 18221822 A11BR,1BA$914
Terra at Park RowA1F1BR,1BA$929
Westborough CrossingThe Dartmore1BR,1BA$979
Stonecreek ApartmentsThe 6501BR,1BA$982
Villages of Briar ForestA21BR,1BA$1,004
Reserve by the LakeCreekbend1BR,1BA$1,026

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barker, TX

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barker area is the $1.31 price per square foot 2X1 B Model at Farmington in the in the Lakes at Mason Park neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Barker apartment is the Brook Model at Kenwood Club at the Park Apartments starting at $1,265 with a $1.37 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.
Farmington2X1 B2BR,1BA$1.31
Kenwood Club at the Park ApartmentsBrook1BR,1BA$1.37
Villages of Briar ForestB12BR,1BA$1.31
Joule on Memorial1A1BR,1BA$1.39
The Place At Green TrailsThe Crabapple2BR,1BA$1.45
The District at Westborough1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43
Grand PalmsThe Chelsea1BR,1BA$1.37
The Place at Barker Cypress1800 A61BR,1BA$1.32
Reserve by the LakeCreekbend1BR,1BA$1.33
Park FallsA11BR,1BA$1.41

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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 $699.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Barker Apartment is $781 at The Place At Green Trails.

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 $1,044 at The Place at Barker Cypress.

What is the most affordable Barker Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Barker Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Place at Barker Cypress - 1822 and starts from $1,245.

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