Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Barker Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (124 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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Resia Ten Oaks
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$1,148 - $3,470
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Resia Ten Oaks

18036 Park Row BlvdHouston, TX 77084
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Hue on Greenhouse
$1,168 - $3,833
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Hue on Greenhouse

2411 Greenhouse RdHouston, TX 77084
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Prose Highland
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$1,273 - $2,070
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Prose Highland

3740 Barker Cypress RdHouston, TX 77084
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Lenox Katy Creek
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$1,319 - $2,385
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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 $471. The Passages at Rye 1255 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $715. Here are the most affordable Barker apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RushmoreA2AHC-30%1BR,1BA$471
The Passages at Rye 1255The PrimeroseStudio,1BA$715
The Place at Barker Cypress - 18221822 A11BR,1BA$776
TEAK ApartmentsPalm - DesignerStudio,1BA$806
Terra at Park RowA1F1BR,1BA$829
Park FallsA11BR,1BA$849
The Place at Barker Cypress1800 A11BR,1BA$874
Reserve by the LakeCreekbend1BR,1BA$901
Westborough CrossingThe Dartmore1BR,1BA$950
MAA Energy ParkChelsea 1A1BR,1BA$958

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barker, TX

As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Barker area is the $1.31 price per square foot Caprock Model at Aliso Briar Forest in the in the Eldridge neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Barker apartment is the The Vanderbilt Model at Grand Palms starting at $1,640 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Brookhollow Court 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.
Aliso Briar ForestCaprock3BR,2BA$1.31
Grand PalmsThe Vanderbilt3BR,2BA$1.26
The Abbey at Barker CypressBUCKINGHAM DAG2BR,2BA$1.47
Reserve by the LakeStonefield2BR,2BA$1.22
Farmington2X1 B2BR,1BA$1.16
Villages of Briar ForestB12BR,1BA$1.47
Park FallsA11BR,1BA$1.26
MAA Energy ParkChelsea 1A1BR,1BA$1.46
The Place at Barker Cypress - 18221822 A11BR,1BA$1.31
The Place at Barker Cypress1800 A11BR,1BA$1.49

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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 $471 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 $566 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 $1,173.

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