
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Garden Oaks Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (93 Rentals)
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Adobe Springs Apartments

Retreat on Rosslyn

Kingswood Village Apartments

Lovett Manor

The Park at Malaga

Woods On Lamonte

HollyView

2006 W 43rd St

The Reserve at White Oak
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Turtle Creek

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Shenandoah Woods

Pepper Tree Manor - 45+ Community

Springhill

The Melrose

Patriot Forest

The Dacoma

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Mangum Oaks
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The Life at Grand Oaks

Montabella at Oak Forest

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Lively at Antoine

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Reserve at Garden Oaks

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Twin Pines

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Citadel

6321 Ezzard Charles Ln
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Silver Star Apartments

2121 Ella

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Whitney at the Heights

5001 Lamonte Ln, Unit LaMonte 109

5262 Ella Blvd

5005 Georgi Ln, Unit 55

4523 Bayou Vista Dr

5000 Milwee St, Unit Milwee 48

Avenue on 34th

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Court At Oak Forest

Oak Glen Apartments

6633 Studios

Catalyst Oakwood Gardens Condos

Sherwood Glen

Garden Oaks Village

Hunters Cove

5625 Antoine Dr

Tara Oaks

Dunhill Apartments
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Garden Oaks, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Garden Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,447 | $740 | $1,868 |
| Garden Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,460 | $650 | $3,383 |
| Garden Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $748 | $4,109 |
| Garden Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $1,189 | $4,642 |
| Garden Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,983 | $1,750 | $5,106 |
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Cheapest Available Garden Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Garden Oaks area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lost Oaks priced from $480. Adobe Springs Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $622. Here are the most affordable Garden Oaks apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Oaks | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $480 |
| Adobe Springs Apartments | A - 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $622 |
| Retreat on Rosslyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $650 |
| Kingswood Village Apartments | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Court At Oak Forest | Studio2 | Studio,1BA | $709 |
| Woods On Lamonte | B 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $735 |
| Bend at Oak Forest Apartments | A2 Studio | 1BR,1BA | $739 |
| HollyView | Studio | Studio,1BA | $740 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| The Reserve at White Oak | A1C | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Garden Oaks, TX
As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Garden Oaks area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Lost Oaks in the in the Acres Homes neighborhood starting from $1,189. The second greatest value Garden Oaks apartment is the F - 2-2 Model at Adobe Springs Apartments starting at $1,076 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Spring Branch East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Garden Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Oaks | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Adobe Springs Apartments | F - 2-2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Kingswood Village Apartments | Floor Plan C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Montabella at Oak Forest | A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Gia @ Oak Forest | A1 - 1BD/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Casa Rosa Apartments | 1X1 715 Sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Brittany Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Reserve at White Oak | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Retreat on Rosslyn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Garden Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Garden Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Garden Oaks is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Garden Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Garden Oaks is Lost Oaks which is listed at $480, while the average apartment in Garden Oaks costs $8,207.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Garden Oaks?
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 23 regular apartments in Garden Oaks 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 Garden Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Garden Oaks have an average cost of $410 which is $7,797 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Garden Oaks.
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