Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eldridge Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (171 Rentals)

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The Amian Residence
$1,049 - $1,499
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The Amian Residence

15155 Katy FwyHouston, TX 77094
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San Paloma
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$1,106 - $4,000
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San Paloma

1255 Eldridge PkyHouston, TX 77077
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Avana Eldridge
$1,110 - $11,014
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Avana Eldridge

1415 Eldridge PkyHouston, TX 77077
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Parkland at West Oaks
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$1,180 - $4,935
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Parkland at West Oaks

2600 Westhollow DrHouston, TX 77082
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Eldridge, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eldridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eldridge area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Rushmore priced from $488. The Abbey at Energy Corridor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Eldridge apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RushmoreA11BR,1BA$488
The Abbey at Energy CorridorThe Ashton1BR,1BA$745
El Sol Del RioBrazos1BR,1BA$766
Hayden at EnclaveA11BR,1BA$850
Alden Park KingslandA11BR,1BA$899
HawthorneB-12BR,1BA$900
Briar Forest LoftsE1Studio,1BA$905
The Milo on WestheimerA1 (80 Percent Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$925
Park WestA2: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$926
The Peri on WestheimerA1 (80 Percent Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eldridge, TX

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eldridge area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Upgraded Model at Towne West in the in the Eldridge neighborhood starting from $1,735. The second greatest value Eldridge apartment is the 2 BR 2 BA Model at Cape Colony starting at $1,359 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Eldridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eldridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Towne West2 Bed, 2 Bath Upgraded2BR,2BA$1.30
Cape Colony2 BR 2 BA2BR,2BA$1.31
City Parc II at West Oaks Apartments2B 2BA2BR,2BA$1.13
Knolls at West OaksTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Parkland at West OaksA11BR,1BA$1.18
Park On Eldridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Town Home1BR,1.5BA$1.23
HawthorneB-22BR,1BA$1.21
Artesian on WestheimerA1 Upper (with garages in select units)1BR,1BA$1.33
The RushmoreA11BR,1BA$1.32
Alden Park KingslandA11BR,1BA$1.36

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Eldridge, Houston, TX

Ranked #22

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eldridge Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eldridge?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eldridge is under $935.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eldridge?

The cheapest apartment in Eldridge is The Rushmore which is listed at $488, while the average apartment in Eldridge costs $9,967.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eldridge?

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 76 regular apartments in Eldridge 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 Eldridge?

Cheap apartments in Eldridge have an average cost of $648 which is $9,319 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eldridge.

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