Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cottage Grove Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (97 Rentals)

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property at 1225 W 25th St

$950 - $1,285

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1225 W 25th St

HoustonTX77008

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property at 5400 Memorial Dr

$1,117 - $1,724

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property at 214 W 17th St

$1,195 - $1,395

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214 W 17th St

HoustonTX77008

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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 The Gardens Apartments priced from $689. Brittany Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Gardens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$689
Brittany Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$875
Vintage at 18th Street1X1 VINTAGE1BR,1BA$899
Heights 212120207A11BR,1BA$999
The BordeauxA21BR,1BA$1,010
Allen House ApartmentsBurgandy1BR,1BA$1,080
Timbergrove1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,095
Astor TanglewoodA11BR,1BA$1,111
North Post Oak LoftsA1 - A1BR,1BA$1,135
1300 North Post OakA1 - A1BR,1BA$1,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, TX

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $1.57 price per square foot Banks Model at Crossing at Timbergrove in the in the Greater Heights neighborhood starting from $3,338. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the French Quarter Model at Allen House Apartments starting at $1,590 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Neartown 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 TimbergroveBanks3BR,2.5BA$1.57
Allen House ApartmentsFrench Quarter2BR,2BA$1.24
Heights On KatyThe 11492BR,2BA$1.68
The District at Washingtonb20a2BR,2BA$1.55
Brittany Place Apartments1 Bed 1.5 Bath (C)1BR,1.5BA$1.30
Vintage at 18th Street2x1 RENOVATED2BR,1BA$1.58
Astor TanglewoodA91BR,1BA$1.64
Campanile on Minimax1 Bedroom - A2 & A31BR,1BA$1.46
Memorial Towers ApartmentsE2Studio ,1BA$1.64
The Gardens ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.69

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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 $1,135.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cottage Grove is The Gardens Apartments which is listed at $689, while the average apartment in Cottage Grove costs $15,103.

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 120 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 $250 which is $14,853 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cottage Grove.

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