
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the College Place Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (51 Rentals)
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Parc at South Green

Green Arbor Apartments

Altmonte

Creekside Villas Apartments

Valencia Grove Apartments

9815 Sagemoss Ln

Sage Hollow

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The Parker at Ellington

Clear Creek Landing
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Lenox Park

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Sabo Village

9815 Sagemoss Ln

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The Domain at Ellington

Almeda Park Apartments

Kensington Place Apartments

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Thrive Almeda Genoa

Carrington Park

Regency Park

11144 Fuqua St, Unit 926
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11144 Fuqua St, Unit 936

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Siegel Select Houston

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Freehill Street Lofts

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Montelago

11144 Fuqua St, Unit 1033

11144 Fuqua St, Unit 1027

11144 Fuqua St, Unit 831

11144 Fuqua St, Unit 438

11144 Fuqua St, Unit 832

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Mirabella
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Clearpoint Crossing Residences

Tarrington Court

Cedars at Ellington

Beamer Place Apartments

Stonebrook Senior Residences

Cimarron Landing

Highland Meadow Village

Gateway at Ellington

Lakeshire Place Apartment Homes

Barringer Square
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The Haven Apartments

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The Legacy at Clear Lake

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The Landing at Clear Lake

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Veridian at Clear Lake

McAlister

Copper Hill

The Townhomes on Three

The Grayson at Baybrook

The Enclave at Quail Crossing

250 El Dorado Blvd
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College Place, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in College Place?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Place Studio Apartments | $1,356 | $1,178 | $1,535 |
| College Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,198 | $689 | $10,000+ |
| College Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $889 | $10,000+ |
| College Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,756 | $1,150 | $2,947 |
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Cheapest Available College Place Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the College Place area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway at Ellington priced from $668. Westlake at Summer Cove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $707. Here are the most affordable College Place apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway at Ellington | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $668 |
| Westlake at Summer Cove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $707 |
| Lakeshire Place Apartment Homes | 1BR 1BA 1A-LI | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Green Arbor Apartments | Alder | 1BR,1BA | $782 |
| Altmonte | A | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Valencia Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Sage Hollow | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $807 |
| Clear Creek Landing | A Gold | 1BR,1BA | $813 |
| Lenox Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| The Haven Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $855 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in College Place, TX
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the College Place 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 College Place apartment is the 2x2-B1 Model at Highland Meadow Village starting at $1,263 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the College Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for College Place apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Townhomes on Three | Luxurious 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.35 |
| Highland Meadow Village | 2x2-B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Parc at South Green | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Regency Park | D3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Almeda Park Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
| Gateway at Ellington | 2D | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Altmonte | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Beamer Place Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Valencia Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Westlake at Summer Cove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap College Place Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in College Place?
The cheapest apartment in College Place is Gateway at Ellington which is listed at $551, while the average apartment in College Place costs $9,615.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in College Place?
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 57 regular apartments in College Place 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 College Place?
Cheap apartments in College Place have an average cost of $283 which is $9,332 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in College Place.
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