Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fondren Gardens Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Espria

13939 Hillcroft AveHouston, TX 77085
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5818 Melanite
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5818 Melanite

5818 Melanite AveHouston, TX 77053

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Westbury Reserve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Reserve

12261 Fondren RdHouston, TX 77035
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Ranchwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ranchwood Apartments

5251 Gasmer DrHouston, TX 77035
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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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Westbury Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Crossings

12211 Fondren RdHouston, TX 77035
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Toro Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Toro Place

12101 Fondren RdHouston, TX 77035
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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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Summit at 7700
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit at 7700

7700 W Airport BlvdHouston, TX 77071
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Willow Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Ridge

12800 Dunlap DrHouston, TX 77085
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Casa Azul Townhomes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Azul Townhomes

12247 Sunset Meadow LnHouston, 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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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 Reserve at 63 Sixty Three priced from $595. Summit at 7700 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $683. Here are the most affordable Fondren Gardens apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Reserve at 63 Sixty ThreeBirch - B5501BR,1BA$595
Summit at 7700The Bartlett1BR,1BA$683
Brookbend ApartmentsVenice1BR,1BA$715
Aven EastA11BR,1BA$750
The Heights at Post Oak1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$760

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fondren Gardens, TX

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fondren Gardens area is the $1.18 price per square foot Two Bed / One and a Half Bath Model at Arbor Village in the in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Fondren Gardens apartment is the 1 Bed Model at Crossings at Hillcroft starting at $1,325 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the San Pablo 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.
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$1.03
Aven EastA1R11BR,1BA$1.23
Las Villas Del ParquePlan A21BR,1BA$1.34
Summit at 7700The Emory1BR,1BA$1.29
Ranchwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.44
Westbury CrossingsThe Ashcroft1BR,1BA$1.35
Reserve at 63 Sixty ThreeBirch - B5501BR,1BA$1.08

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 Reserve at 63 Sixty Three which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in Fondren Gardens costs $11,960.

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 25 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 $488 which is $11,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fondren Gardens.

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