Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Clear Lake Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $740 (6 Rentals)
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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 | $875 | $740 | $1,439 |
Clear Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $755 | $7,374 |
Clear Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $883 | $10,000+ |
Clear Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $1,195 | $5,326 |
Clear Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,178 | $1,527 | $7,610 |
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Getting Around the Clear Lake Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
52 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
51 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
6 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $865.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clear Lake?
The cheapest apartment in Clear Lake is The Cove which is listed at $695, while the average apartment in Clear Lake costs $8,280.
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 46 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 $202 which is $8,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clear Lake.
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