Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairbanks Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (22 Rentals)

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Quail Creek
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Quail Creek

8047 Grow LnHouston, TX 77040
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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7835 Grow LnHouston, TX 77040

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Cherry Creek
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cherry Creek

5801 Hollister RdHouston, TX 77040
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Anita 2

8103 Grow LnHouston, TX 77040
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Fairbanks, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fairbanks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fairbanks area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Carmel Creek priced from $645. The Reserve at Rye 290 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $692. Here are the most affordable Fairbanks apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carmel CreekA2R21BR,1BA$645
The Reserve at Rye 290The IvyStudio,1BA$692
Inwood GroveA1BR,1BA$695
Timbers of Inwood ForestPlan A1BR,1BA$725
SomersetA11BR,1BA$744

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairbanks, TX

As of September 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fairbanks area is the $0.61 price per square foot 9915 Porto Rico Rd Model at 9915 Porto Rico Rd, Unit 9915 Porto Rico Road - B in the in the Fairbanks neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Fairbanks apartment is the 2x2.5 Model at Park at Woodland Trails starting at $1,364 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Fairbanks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairbanks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9915 Porto Rico Rd, Unit 9915 Porto Rico Road - B9915 Porto Rico Rd5BR,2.5BA$0.61
Park at Woodland Trails2x2.52BR,2BA$1.18
Estates at HollisterA1R1BR,1BA$1.13
Woodcreek Hollister ApartmentsTahoe2BR,2BA$1.04
Inwood GroveD2BR,1BA$1.25
3 Corners WestA3 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.18
Saxon SquareLenox1BR,1BA$1.16
3 Corners EastA11BR,1BA$1.21
The Reserve at White OakA1A1BR,1BA$1.22
Timbers of Inwood ForestPlan A1BR,1BA$1.19

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fairbanks, Houston, TX

Ranked #95

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Northwestern Houston. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fairbanks Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Fairbanks?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fairbanks is under $839.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fairbanks?

The cheapest apartment in Fairbanks is Carmel Creek which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Fairbanks costs $7,566.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fairbanks?

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 36 regular apartments in Fairbanks 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 Fairbanks?

Cheap apartments in Fairbanks have an average cost of $140 which is $7,426 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fairbanks.

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