Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Galleria Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (82 Rentals)

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5401 Chimney Rock
$779 - $1,574
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5401 Chimney Rock

5401 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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Creole on Yorktown
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$885 - $2,414
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Creole on Yorktown

2400 YorktownHouston, TX 77056
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Alexan 5151
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$1,249 - $3,866
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$1,249 - $3,866
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Alexan 5151

5151 Hidalgo StHouston, TX 77056
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WaterWall Place
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$1,408 - $3,788
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WaterWall Place

2801 Waterwall DrHouston, TX 77056
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M5250
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$1,483 - $4,319
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M5250

5250 Brownway StHouston, TX 77056
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property at 1901 Post Oak Blvd

$1,700

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1901 Post Oak Blvd, Unit 3205

1901 Post Oak Blvd
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The Majestic
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Majestic

5701 Schumacher LnHouston, TX 77057

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Maverick Station
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Maverick Station

4900 Loop Central DrHouston, TX 77081
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Towne Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Plaza

4655 Wild Indigo StHouston, TX 77027
property at 2250 Bering Dr

$1,050 - $1,575

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2250 Bering Dr

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Augusta Court
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Augusta Court

1819 Augusta DrHouston, TX 77057
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Alister Galleria
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Alister Galleria

2100 Bering DrHouston, TX 77057
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Tower Gardens
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Tower Gardens

4707-4711 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77027
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$1,200 - $1,450

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2350 Bering Dr

HoustonTX77057
property at 1901 Post Oak Park Dr

$1,230

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1901 Post Oak Park Dr, Unit 12202

1901 Post Oak Park Dr
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Galleria, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Galleria Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Galleria area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Plantation Apartments priced from $755. Brisa Galería Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Galleria apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$755
Brisa Galería ApartmentsStudio Luxury Renovated 510 sq ftStudio,1BA$799
YorktownStudioStudio,1BA$799
5401 Chimney Rock1B1BR,1BA$819
Galleria Oaks1X11BR,1BA$899
Creole on YorktownA31BR,1BA$995
Maverick Station0x1Studio,1BA$1,003
3000 Sage ApartmentsA2 (The Del Monte)1BR,1BA$1,062
Providence Uptown1 Bed, 1 Bath A (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,098
Richmond at UptownA3.P8*1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galleria, TX

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Galleria area is the $1.49 price per square foot B Model at Miramar Townhomes in the in the Uptown Houston neighborhood starting from $2,559. The second greatest value Galleria apartment is the E 2x2.5 Model at San Felipe Square Townhomes starting at $2,235 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the The Villages neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Galleria apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Miramar TownhomesB2BR,2BA$1.49
San Felipe Square TownhomesE 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.34
Plantation Apartments3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.11
MontecitoB42BR,2BA$1.37
Galleria Oaks2X22BR,2BA$1.46
3000 Sage ApartmentsA4 (The Memorial)1BR,1BA$1.56
Alister GalleriaA01 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.49
5401 Chimney Rock1B1BR,1BA$1.09
Creole on YorktownA31BR,1BA$1.46
YorktownStudioStudio ,1BA$1.39

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Galleria, Houston, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Galleria, Houston, and the greater Houston area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. 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 Galleria Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Galleria?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Galleria is under $1,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Galleria?

The cheapest apartment in Galleria is Plantation Apartments which is listed at $755, while the average apartment in Galleria costs $2,329.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Galleria?

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 32 regular apartments in Galleria 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 Galleria?

Cheap apartments in Galleria have an average cost of $299 which is $2,030 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Galleria.

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