
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Great Oaks Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (159 Rentals)
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San Marino Apartments

Casa Agave

Hawthorne

Park West

The Lodge at West Oaks

The Link

Cape Colony

Towne West

West Oaks Village Senior
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City Parc II at West Oaks Apartments

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Parkland at West Oaks

The Townes of Kingsbridge

Life at Westpark

The Parkline

16311 Paso Hondo Dr

16126 Barbarossa Dr

6527 La Violetta Dr

15826 Beechnut St

16214 Camino Del Sol Dr
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13906 Ella Lee Ln

14923 Tuttle Point Dr

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West Oaks Terrace

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West Oaks Landing

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Knolls at West Oaks

Wildwood Lake Residency

3807 Quiet Pl Dr

3706 Westmeadow Dr

15511 Evergreen Grove Dr

7310 Arista Dr

7203 Santa Rita Dr

4111 Knoll Glen Dr

15826 Beechnut St

13859 Hollowgreen Dr
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8611 Green Cedar Dr

16126 Barbarossa Dr

7218 Arista Dr

15811 Beechnut St

16714 Sinaloa Dr

16231 Rancho Blanco Dr

15215 Ensenada Dr

8414 Grand Knolls Dr

7518 Alcomita Dr

15702 Mendocino Dr
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Great Oaks, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Great Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,277 | $737 | $2,226 |
| Great Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,627 | $980 | $2,777 |
| Great Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,839 | $1,507 | $2,359 |
| Great Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,811 | $1,680 | $5,300 |
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Cheapest Available Great Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Great Oaks area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at El Sol Del Rio priced from $737. San Marino Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Great Oaks apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Sol Del Rio | Brazos | 1BR,1BA | $737 |
| San Marino Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Luxury Renovated 727 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Casa Agave | Yucatan | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Hawthorne | B-1 | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Park West | A2: 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $924 |
| Provision at Four Corners | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $946 |
| Cape Colony | 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,029 |
| The Lodge at West Oaks | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Link | 1 Bed, 1 Bath B | 1BR,1BA | $1,061 |
| Towne West | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,063 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Oaks, TX
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Great Oaks area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bath Upgraded Model at Towne West in the in the Eldridge neighborhood starting from $1,735. The second greatest value Great Oaks apartment is the 2 BR 2 BA Model at Cape Colony starting at $1,359 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Eldridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Great Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towne West | 2 Bed, 2 Bath Upgraded | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Cape Colony | 2 BR 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| City Parc II at West Oaks Apartments | 2B 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Knolls at West Oaks | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Provision at Four Corners | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Parkland at West Oaks | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Townes of Kingsbridge | h72 | 1BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Hawthorne | B-2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Casa Agave | Tabasco | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| El Sol Del Rio | Brazos | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Great Oaks Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Great Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Great Oaks is El Sol Del Rio which is listed at $737, while the average apartment in Great Oaks costs $1,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Great 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 64 regular apartments in Great 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 Great Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Great Oaks have an average cost of $776 which is $1,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Great Oaks.
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