
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fondren Gardens Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (18 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fondren Gardens area of Houston.


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Aven West

Toro Place

The Heights at Post Oak

Reserve at 63 Sixty Three
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Fondren Gardens, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fondren Gardens?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondren Gardens Studio Apartments | $1,158 | $805 | $1,274 |
| Fondren Gardens 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,118 | $655 | $1,613 |
| Fondren Gardens 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,381 | $770 | $2,025 |
| Fondren Gardens 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,334 | $1,050 | $2,359 |
| Fondren Gardens 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,128 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fondren Gardens Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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Cheapest Available Fondren Gardens Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fondren Gardens area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Rainy Meadows priced from $655. Westbury Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $686. Here are the most affordable Fondren Gardens apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainy Meadows | A | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
| Westbury Crossings | The Ashcroft | 1BR,1BA | $686 |
| Brookbend Apartments | Venice | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
| Aven East | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Willow Ridge | Brazos | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fondren Gardens, TX
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fondren Gardens area is the $1.30 price per square foot 1 Bed Model at Crossings at Hillcroft in the in the San Pablo neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Fondren Gardens apartment is the Juniper - E 946 Model at Reserve at 63 Sixty Three starting at $974 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fondren Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossings at Hillcroft | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Reserve at 63 Sixty Three | Juniper - E 946 | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
| The Heights at Post Oak | 2 bedroom 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Oak Tree Manor | 2x2 60% | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Rainy Meadows | E | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Willow Ridge | Colorado | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Aven East | A1R1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Las Villas Del Parque | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Ranchwood Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Westbury Crossings | The Ashcroft | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fondren Gardens Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fondren Gardens?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fondren Gardens is under $1,274.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fondren Gardens?
The cheapest apartment in Fondren Gardens is Rainy Meadows which is listed at $655, while the average apartment in Fondren Gardens costs $10,399.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fondren Gardens?
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 35 regular apartments in Fondren Gardens 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 Fondren Gardens?
Cheap apartments in Fondren Gardens have an average cost of $730 which is $9,669 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fondren Gardens.
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