
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clear Lake Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (114 Rentals)
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Park at Clear Lake

The Beverly at Clear Lake

Westlake at Summer Cove

The Taylor at 525

Lakeshore Apartments

Valencia Grove Apartments

Creekside Villas Apartments

Skylar Pointe

Sapphire Resort Apartments
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The Grand Hampton at Clear Lake

University Green

Aurora Flats

Newport at Clear Lake

Aero On Upper Bay

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The Pearce on the Lake

Regency Park

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Park at Armand Bayou

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Village on the Lake

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The Atwater Clear Lake

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Clear Lake Place

309 Second St

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The Caroline

1516 Bay Area Blvd, Unit N7
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18101 Point Lookout Dr, Unit 145

Tarrington Court

Nassau Bay Villa

Breeze at Clear Lake

The Oaks at Nassau Bay

Cedars at Ellington

Bay House

Regatta

The Riviera at Clear Lake

1500 Bay Area Blvd
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Estates at Ellington

1516 Bay Area Blvd

1106 Seafoam Rd

18519 Egret Bay Blvd

18515 Egret Bay Blvd, Unit 1208, Unit 1208

18800 Egret Bay Blvd

18511 Egret Bay Blvd

1900 Bay Area Blvd

Gateway at Ellington

The Edge at Clear Lake
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Clear Lake, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clear Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Lake Studio Apartments | $957 | $774 | $1,788 |
| Clear Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $683 | $10,000+ |
| Clear Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,686 | $889 | $10,000+ |
| Clear Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,029 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| Clear Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,605 | $1,535 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Clear Lake Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clear Lake area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway at Ellington priced from $683. The Edge at Clear Lake has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $702. Here are the most affordable Clear Lake apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway at Ellington | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $683 |
| The Edge at Clear Lake | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $702 |
| The Brook on Bay Area | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Park at Clear Lake | The Apollo | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Lakeshire Place Apartment Homes | 1BR 1BA 1A-LI | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Westlake at Summer Cove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $767 |
| The Cove | A1 | Studio,1BA | $773 |
| Valencia Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Lakeshore Apartments | The Spring | Studio,1BA | $799 |
| Cedars at Ellington | 1A - Libani | 1BR,1BA | $818 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clear Lake, TX
As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clear Lake area is the $1.26 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Creekside Villas Apartments in the in the Clear Lake neighborhood starting from $1,619. The second greatest value Clear Lake apartment is the C1R Model at The Grand Hampton at Clear Lake starting at $1,650 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Clear Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clear Lake apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Creekside Villas Apartments | 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| The Grand Hampton at Clear Lake | C1R | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Harbor Walk | Galveston | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Regency Park | D3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Abode Living at League Colony | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Aero On Upper Bay | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Sapphire Resort Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Mariner Under The Oaks | 2 BedRoom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Valencia Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Gateway at Ellington | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clear Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clear Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clear Lake is under $818.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clear Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Clear Lake is Gateway at Ellington which is listed at $683, while the average apartment in Clear Lake costs $14,397.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clear Lake?
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 54 regular apartments in Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake?
Cheap apartments in Clear Lake have an average cost of $119 which is $14,278 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clear Lake.
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