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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 $709. Here are the most affordable Barker apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RushmoreA11BR,1BA$488
The Place at Barker Cypress1800 A11BR,1BA$709
The Passages at Rye 1255The PrimeroseStudio,1BA$715
The Place at Barker Cypress - 18221822 A11BR,1BA$743
TEAK ApartmentsPalm - DesignerStudio,1BA$806
Park FallsA11BR,1BA$849
Alden Park KingslandA11BR,1BA$899
Stonecreek ApartmentsThe 5831BR,1BA$900
Terra at Park RowA1F1BR,1BA$929
Reserve by the LakeCreekbend1BR,1BA$978

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Barker, TX

As of July 09, 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 $1,917. The second greatest value Barker apartment is the The Hampton Model at Grand Palms starting at $1,392 with a $1.22 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.
The Place at Barker Cypress1800 C23BR,2BA$1.34
Grand PalmsThe Hampton2BR,2BA$1.22
The RushmoreC13BR,2BA$1.13
Farmington2X1 B2BR,1BA$1.16
SYNC at Green TrailsAster1BR,1BA$1.32
The District at Westborough1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
Reserve by the LakeCreekbend1BR,1BA$1.27
Park FallsA11BR,1BA$1.26
Alden Park KingslandA11BR,1BA$1.36
The Place at Barker Cypress - 18221822 A11BR,1BA$1.25

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Houston, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect H-Town Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Barker, Houston, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barker

What type of rentals are currently available in Barker?

There are currently 67 Apartments for Rent in Barker, TX with pricing that ranges from $685 to $5,605. There are also 189 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Barker ranging from $1,400 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Barker?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Barker ranges from $1,400 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,091.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Barker?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Barker range from $1,211 to $5,605, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

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