Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Briarforest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (23 Rentals)
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Briarforest, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Briarforest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Briarforest Studio Apartments | $1,947 | $850 | $3,559 |
Briarforest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,348 | $695 | $3,351 |
Briarforest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,697 | $899 | $4,861 |
Briarforest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,235 | $8,750 |
Briarforest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,375 | $2,375 | $2,375 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Briarforest Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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Cheapest Available Briarforest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Briarforest area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Quinn at Westchase priced from $486. Waverly has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Briarforest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Quinn at Westchase | E2 | 1BR,1BA | $486 |
Waverly | A - Eff. | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
Estates at Westchase | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
The Arden Westchase | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
Eden Pointe | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Briarforest, TX
As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Briarforest area is the $1.33 price per square foot 2x2.5 Model at Briar Court in the in the Memorial Park neighborhood starting from $1,565. The second greatest value Briarforest apartment is the AL-B2 Model at Ashford Lakes starting at $1,443 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Memorial Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Briarforest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Briar Court | 2x2.5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
Ashford Lakes | AL-B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Mansions Of Shadowbriar | Stonehenge | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
The Aubrey | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Eden Pointe | Sweetgum | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
The Park at Pisa | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
The Abbey at Briargrove Park | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
SunBlossom Woodlake | 1x1A 712sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Lakeside Forest | B 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
The Quinn at Westchase | E2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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Getting Around the Briarforest Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
67 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
42 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Briarforest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Briarforest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Briarforest is under $850.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Briarforest?
The cheapest apartment in Briarforest is The Quinn at Westchase which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Briarforest costs $2,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Briarforest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 25 regular apartments in Briarforest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Briarforest?
Cheap apartments in Briarforest have an average cost of $189 which is $2,186 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Briarforest.
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