
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clear Lake Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (99 Rentals)
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Bay House

The Grand Hampton at Clear Lake

Sapphire Resort Apartments

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Park at Clear Lake

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Westlake at Summer Cove

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The Beverly 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 | $1,028 | $744 | $1,813 |
| Clear Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,398 | $749 | $10,000+ |
| Clear Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $889 | $10,000+ |
| Clear Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,979 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| Clear Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,358 | $1,535 | $6,147 |
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There are currently 99 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Clear Lake Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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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 Studio unit found at The Cove priced from $744. Bay House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Clear Lake apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cove | A1 | Studio,1BA | $744 |
| Bay House | 1B-1B | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Lakeshire Place Apartment Homes | 1BR 1BA 11A | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| The Grand Hampton at Clear Lake | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $751 |
| Cedars at Ellington | Libani | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Veridian at Clear Lake | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Sapphire Resort Apartments | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $794 |
| The Shore | Agean | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Valencia Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Park at Clear Lake | The Apollo | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clear Lake, TX
As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clear Lake area is the $1.33 price per square foot 3X2 Model at Baypointe Apartments in the in the Clear Lake neighborhood starting from $1,494. The second greatest value Clear Lake apartment is the 2 Bed/1 Bath Model at Sapphire Resort Apartments starting at $1,052 with a $1.08 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baypointe Apartments | 3X2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Sapphire Resort Apartments | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| The Grand Hampton at Clear Lake | B1R | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Harbor Walk | Stewart | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Aero On Upper Bay | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Mariner Under The Oaks | 1 BedRoom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Valencia Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Shore | Caribbean | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Baystone Apartments | One Bedroom | One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Bay House | 1B-1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 $799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clear Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Clear Lake is Bay House which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in Clear Lake costs $1,388.
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 47 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 $143 which is $1,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clear Lake.
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