Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage Grove Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (137 Rentals)

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Smart Living Heights
$1,211 - $2,247
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Smart Living Heights

3530 W 12th StHouston, TX 77008
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Whitney at the Heights
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$1,299 - $1,858
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Whitney at the Heights

2424 E TC Jester BlvdHouston, TX 77008
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Bayou on the Bend
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$1,314 - $3,440
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Bayou on the Bend

5201 Memorial DrHouston, TX 77007
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Plaza At River Oaks
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$1,320 - $2,695
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Plaza At River Oaks

1920 W Gray StHouston, TX 77019
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Citadel
$1,331 - $2,457
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Citadel

2220 Pinegate DrHouston, TX 77008
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611 Shepherd
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$1,380 - $3,377
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611 Shepherd

611 Shepherd DrHouston, TX 77007
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Santoro
$1,406 - $2,326
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Santoro

7105 Old Katy RdHouston, TX 77024
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Jackson Hill
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$1,414 - $13,954
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Jackson Hill

320 Jackson Hill StHouston, TX 77007
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Cottage Grove, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cottage Grove area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Brittany Place Apartments priced from $833. Bayou Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $869. Here are the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brittany Place Apartments1 Bed 1.5 Bath (C)1BR,1BA$833
Bayou Park ApartmentsStudio 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$869
Heights 212120207A11BR,1BA$900
Somerset LoftsA11BR,1BA$902
Vintage at 18th StreetA2R1BR,1BA$967
The BordeauxA21BR,1BA$1,010
Heritage Senior Residences 55+ Active AdultA11BR,1BA$1,049
AzureS7Studio,1BA$1,095
Sunrise by the ParkA01BR,1BA$1,100
Allen House ApartmentsBurgandy1BR,1BA$1,108

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, TX

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $1.66 price per square foot Greensburg Model at Crossing at Timbergrove in the in the Greater Heights neighborhood starting from $2,999. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the B Model at Post Oak at Woodway starting at $2,090 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Uptown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crossing at TimbergroveGreensburg3BR,2.5BA$1.66
Post Oak at WoodwayB2BR,2BA$1.78
Heritage Senior Residences 55+ Active AdultB12BR,2BA$1.55
Somerset LoftsB12BR,2BA$1.38
Vintage at 18th StreetB1-TR2BR,1BA$1.58
Allen House ApartmentsBurgandy1BR,1BA$1.30
Memorial Towers ApartmentsE2Studio ,1BA$1.64
The District at Washingtona10a1BR,1BA$1.67
Brittany Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1.23
North Post Oak LoftsA - A1BR,1BA$1.77

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Cottage Grove, Houston, and the greater Houston area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage Grove Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cottage Grove?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cottage Grove is under $1,108.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cottage Grove?

The cheapest apartment in Cottage Grove is Brittany Place Apartments which is listed at $833, while the average apartment in Cottage Grove costs $10,776.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cottage Grove?

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 132 regular apartments in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove?

Cheap apartments in Cottage Grove have an average cost of $255 which is $10,521 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottage Grove.

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