Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fondren Gardens Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (50 Rentals)

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Espria
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$1,273 - $2,254
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Espria

13939 Hillcroft AveHouston, TX 77085
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$1,450

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12328 Ormandy St

HoustonTX77085
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Floral Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Floral Gardens

7950 S Sam Houston Pky WHouston, TX 77085
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Ludington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ludington

6655 Ludington DrHouston, TX 77035
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Westbury Reserve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Reserve

12261 Fondren RdHouston, TX 77035
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Summit at 7700
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit at 7700

7700 W Airport BlvdHouston, TX 77071

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Westbury Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Crossings

12211 Fondren RdHouston, TX 77035
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Spring Village
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Village

11810 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77035
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Rainy Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rainy Meadows

12345 Bob White DrHouston, TX 77035
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Ranchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchwood Apartments

5251 Gasmer DrHouston, TX 77035
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Willow Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Ridge

12800 Dunlap DrHouston, TX 77085
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Toro Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Toro Place

12101 Fondren RdHouston, TX 77035
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Amritta Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amritta Apartments

7800 W Airport BlvdHouston, TX 77071
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Las Villas Del Parque
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Villas Del Parque

5541 Gasmer DrHouston, TX 77035
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Corinthian Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Corinthian Village

6105 W Orem DrHouston, TX 77085
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Los Arcos Apartments
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Los Arcos Apartments

11315 Fondren RdHouston, TX 77035
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Village of Fondren
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Village of Fondren

6255 W Airport StHouston, TX 77035
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5818 Melanite
3 Bedroom Apartments

5818 Melanite

5818 Melanite AveHouston, TX 77053

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Arbor Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Village

6298 Ludington DrHouston, TX 77035
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$1,400

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12133 Bob White Dr

HoustonTX77035
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Edison Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Edison Lofts

7215 W Fuqua DrMissouri City, TX 77489

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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 The Heights at Post Oak priced from $650. Aven West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $706. Here are the most affordable Fondren Gardens apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Heights at Post Oak1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$650
Aven WestA2R21BR,1BA$706
Brookbend ApartmentsVenice1BR,1BA$715
Summit at 7700The Bartlett1BR,1BA$718
Westbury CrossingsThe Sanford1BR,1BA$727
Aven EastA11BR,1BA$750
Willow RidgePecos1BR,1BA$825
Ranchwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$854
Las Villas Del ParquePlan B22BR,1BA$879
Casa Azul Townhomes1x1 Flat1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fondren Gardens, TX

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fondren Gardens area is the $1.27 price per square foot 3x2 TH Model at Casa Azul Townhomes in the in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value Fondren Gardens apartment is the Two Bed / One and a Half Bath Model at Arbor Village starting at $1,299 with a $1.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casa Azul Townhomes3x2 TH3BR,2BA$1.27
Arbor VillageTwo Bed / One and a Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Crossings at Hillcroft1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.30
Oak Tree Manor2x1 60%2BR,1BA$1.39
The Heights at Post Oak1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Aven EastA1R11BR,1BA$1.23
Las Villas Del ParquePlan A21BR,1BA$1.34
Summit at 7700The Emory1BR,1BA$1.32
Westbury CrossingsThe Ashcroft1BR,1BA$1.41
Aven WestA11BR,1BA$1.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fondren Gardens Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fondren Gardens?

The cheapest apartment in Fondren Gardens is The Heights at Post Oak which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Fondren Gardens costs $8,391.

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 19 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 $371 which is $8,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fondren Gardens.

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