Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Galleria Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (75 Rentals)

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Creole on Yorktown
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$821 - $1,876
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Creole on Yorktown

2400 YorktownHouston, TX 77056
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Maverick Station
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$975 - $1,350
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Maverick Station

4900 Loop Central DrHouston, TX 77081
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Alexan 5151
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$1,330 - $4,020
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$1,330 - $4,020

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Alexan 5151

5151 Hidalgo StHouston, TX 77056
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$1,400

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2333 Bering Dr

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WaterWall Place
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$1,497 - $3,439
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WaterWall Place

2801 WaterWall DrHouston, TX 77056
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The Majestic
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Majestic

5701 Schumacher LnHouston, TX 77057

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Richmond Senior Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Richmond Senior Village

5615 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77057
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Towne Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Towne Plaza

4655 Wild Indigo StHouston, TX 77027
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$1,025 - $1,300

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2250 Bering Dr

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Tower Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tower Gardens

4707-4711 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77027
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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 Creole on Yorktown priced from $821. Brisa Galería Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $866. Here are the most affordable Galleria apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creole on YorktownA21BR,1BA$821
Brisa Galería Apartments1x1D Luxury Rehab 640 sq ft1BR,1BA$866
YorktownStudio1BR,1BA$880
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$915
Maverick Station0x1Studio,1BA$975
5401 Chimney Rock1B1BR,1BA$980
Providence Uptown1 Bed, 1 Bath A (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,034
Galleria Oaks1X11BR,1BA$1,067
Richmond at UptownA1-1.P6*1BR,1BA$1,076
The Augusta(A & A1)1BR,1BA$1,087

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Galleria, TX

As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Galleria area is the $1.34 price per square foot H 2X2.5 Model at San Felipe Square Townhomes in the in the The Villages neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value Galleria apartment is the B8 Model at Aston Post Oak starting at $1,875 with a $1.51 price per square foot in the Uptown Houston 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.
San Felipe Square TownhomesH 2X2.52BR,2.5BA$1.34
Aston Post OakB82BR,2BA$1.51
MontecitoB12BR,2BA$1.24
Alister GalleriaB02 Renovated2BR,2BA$1.58
YorktownOne Bed / One and a Half Bath1BR,1.5BA$1.67
5401 Chimney Rock1B1BR,1BA$1.30
3000 Sage ApartmentsA2 (The Del Monte)1BR,1BA$1.58
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Creole on YorktownA61BR,1BA$1.34
Providence Uptown1 Bed, 1 Bath A (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.56

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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 $1,087.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Galleria?

The cheapest apartment in Galleria is Creole on Yorktown which is listed at $821, while the average apartment in Galleria costs $2,310.

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 57 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 $387 which is $1,923 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Galleria.

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