Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Bend Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Floral Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Floral Gardens

7950 S Sam Houston Pky WHouston, TX 77085
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5818 Melanite

5818 Melanite AveHouston, TX 77053

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Cheapest Available Fort Bend Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fort Bend Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Willow Ridge Apartments priced from $740. The Tramonti has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,010. Here are the most affordable Fort Bend Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Ridge ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$740
The TramontiMilan1BR,1BA$1,010
Crossings at Hillcroft1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Bend Houston, TX

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Bend Houston area is the $1.28 price per square foot 1 Bed Model at Crossings at Hillcroft in the in the San Pablo neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Fort Bend Houston apartment is the A3A Model at Espria starting at $1,354 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the San Pablo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Bend Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Crossings at Hillcroft1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.28
EspriaA3A1BR,1BA$1.76
The TramontiMilan1BR,1BA$1.51
Willow Ridge ApartmentsA Premium1BR,1BA$1.57

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Getting Around the Fort Bend Houston Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

13 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Bend Houston Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Bend Houston?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Bend Houston is Willow Ridge Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Fort Bend Houston costs $1,902.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Bend Houston?

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 8 regular apartments in Fort Bend Houston 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 Fort Bend Houston?

Cheap apartments in Fort Bend Houston have an average cost of $196 which is $1,706 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Bend Houston.

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