Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Carverdale Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (15 Rentals)

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Carverdale, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Carverdale Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Carverdale area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at The Reserve at Rye 290 priced from $665. Somerset has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $714. Here are the most affordable Carverdale apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve at Rye 290The IvyStudio,1BA$665
SomersetA11BR,1BA$714
Flint at 290ClassicStudio,1BA$785
Cerca Demi Apartments1x1 N11BR,1BA$799
Lafayette Green Apartment HomesB1BR,1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Carverdale, TX

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Carverdale area is the $0.61 price per square foot 9915 Porto Rico Rd Model at 9915 Porto Rico Rd, Unit 9915 Porto Rico Road - B in the in the Fairbanks neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Carverdale apartment is the Essex Model at KENSINGTON CROSSINGS starting at $1,680 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Carverdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Carverdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9915 Porto Rico Rd, Unit 9915 Porto Rico Road - B9915 Porto Rico Rd5BR,2.5BA$0.61
KENSINGTON CROSSINGSEssex2BR,2BA$1.41
Highland ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.37
MAA WoodwindThe Maple2BR,1BA$1.31
3 Corners WestA2 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.14
3 Corners EastA11BR,1BA$1.18
The Lofts at 3402New York - R1BR,1BA$1.38
Cerca Demi Apartments1x1 N21BR,1BA$1.43
3 Corners NorthA11BR,1BA$1.43
SomersetA21BR,1BA$1.30

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Carverdale, Houston, TX

Ranked #96

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Carverdale Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

34 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Carverdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Carverdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Carverdale is under $876.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Carverdale?

The cheapest apartment in Carverdale is Somerset which is listed at $714, while the average apartment in Carverdale costs $8,531.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Carverdale?

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 14 regular apartments in Carverdale 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 Carverdale?

Cheap apartments in Carverdale have an average cost of $105 which is $8,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Carverdale.

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