Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brook Forest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (62 Rentals)

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Las Palmas
$1,180 - $3,390
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Las Palmas

1400 El Camino Village DrHouston, TX 77058
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Village on the Lake
$1,186 - $3,013
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Village on the Lake

19200 Space Center BlvdHouston, TX 77058
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The Caroline
$1,390 - $9,661
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The Caroline

1235 Nasa PkyHouston, TX 77058
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Nassau Bay Villa
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Nassau Bay Villa

130 Surf CtHouston, TX 77058
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Regatta
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Regatta

1315 NASA PkyHouston, TX 77058
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Bay House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bay House

2041 San Sebastian CtHouston, TX 77058
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The Riviera at Clear Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Riviera at Clear Lake

16457 El Camino RealHouston, TX 77062
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Breeze at Clear Lake
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Breeze at Clear Lake

300 Cyberonics BlvdHouston, TX 77058
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15814 Havenhurst Dr

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Brook Forest, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brook Forest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brook Forest area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at University Green priced from $710. Lakeshire Place Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here are the most affordable Brook Forest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
University GreenS1Studio,1BA$710
Lakeshire Place Apartment Homes1BR 1BA 1A-VL1BR,1BA$749
Park at Clear LakeThe Hubble1BR,1BA$799
Lakeshore ApartmentsThe SpringStudio,1BA$799
RegattaB1BR,1BA$825
Skylar Pointe1x11BR,1BA$830
Sapphire Resort Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$833
Creekside Villas Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$839
Bay House1B-1B1BR,1BA$845
Aurora FlatsA1Studio,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brook Forest, TX

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brook Forest area is the $1.35 price per square foot Luxurious 3 Bedroom Model at The Townhomes on Three in the in the Clear Lake neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Brook Forest apartment is the G Model at Regatta starting at $1,378 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Clear Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brook Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Townhomes on ThreeLuxurious 3 Bedroom3BR,2.5BA$1.35
RegattaG2BR,2BA$1.35
The Legacy at Clear LakeB32BR,2BA$1.41
The Grand Hampton at Clear LakeB3R2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Sapphire Resort Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.93
Aero On Upper BayA11BR,1BA$1.25
Barringer SquareA1P1BR,1BA$1.35
Creekside Villas Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Bay House1B-1B1BR,1BA$1.39
Veridian at Clear LakeA11BR,1BA$1.42

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

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Brook Forest, Houston, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Brook Forest, Houston, and the greater Houston area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brook Forest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Brook Forest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Brook Forest is under $849.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brook Forest?

The cheapest apartment in Brook Forest is Lakeshire Place Apartment Homes which is listed at $749, while the average apartment in Brook Forest costs $1,733.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brook Forest?

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 56 regular apartments in Brook Forest 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 Brook Forest?

Cheap apartments in Brook Forest have an average cost of $115 which is $1,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Brook Forest.

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