Cheap Homes for Rent in Great Uptown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (56 Rentals)

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property at 6401 Skyline Dr

$775 - $1,450

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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6401 Skyline Dr

HoustonTX77057

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property at 2250 Bering Dr

$1,025 - $1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2250 Bering Dr

HoustonTX77057
property at 7600 Burgoyne Rd

$1,200 - $1,800

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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7600 Burgoyne Rd

HoustonTX77063
property at 2025 Augusta Dr

$1,200 - $1,250

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2025 Augusta Dr

HoustonTX77057

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property at 2601 Marilee Ln

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2601 Marilee Ln, Unit 3, Unit 3

2601 Marilee Ln
HoustonTX77057
property at 6202 Skyline Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6202 Skyline Dr, Unit 44, Unit 44

6202 Skyline Dr
HoustonTX77057
property at 2621 Marilee Ln

$1,390 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2621 Marilee Ln

HoustonTX77057

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property at 8299 Kingsbrook Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8299 Kingsbrook Rd, Unit 280, Unit 280

8299 Kingsbrook Rd
HoustonTX77024
property at 3525 Sage Rd

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3525 Sage Rd, Unit 1111, Unit 1111

3525 Sage Rd
HoustonTX77056
property at 2001 Bering Dr

$1,350 - $1,999

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2001 Bering Dr

HoustonTX77057

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property at 1881 Bering Dr

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1881 Bering Dr, Unit 6, Unit 6

1881 Bering Dr
HoustonTX77057
property at 1901 S Voss Rd

$1,250 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1901 S Voss Rd

HoustonTX77057
property at 1818 Augusta Dr

$1,500 - $1,575

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1818 Augusta Dr

HoustonTX77057
property at 3525 Sage Rd

$1,300 - $2,999

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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3525 Sage Rd

HoustonTX77056

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Cheapest Available Great Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Great Uptown area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Siena on Westheimer priced from $530. Ridley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $643. Here are the most affordable Great Uptown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siena on WestheimerA31BR,1BA$530
Ridley ApartmentsThe 6721BR,1BA$643
EstablishmentA1 1x1 1BR,1BA$650
Windsor ManorEFFStudio,1BA$695
Briarwood ApartmentsSStudio,1BA$705
Waters of Winrock ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$735
3737 Hillcroft ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$749
Heritage Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 850 SqFt1BR,1BA$749
The Alora ApartmentsBarcelona1BR,1BA$760
Creole on YorktownA21BR,1BA$820

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Uptown, TX

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Great Uptown area is the $1.14 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1450 SqFt Model at Heritage Lofts in the in the Briar Meadow neighborhood starting from $1,649. The second greatest value Great Uptown apartment is the B3 Model at Montecito starting at $1,449 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Uptown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Great Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Heritage Lofts3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1450 SqFt3BR,2BA$1.14
MontecitoB32BR,2BA$1.23
BarcelonaB4 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.20
Inglewood Village ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.28
9900 on MemorialT2/T52BR,2BA$1.06
Siena on WestheimerB12BR,1BA$1.06
Waters of Winrock ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1.15
EstablishmentA3 1x1 1BR,1BA$1.23
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Ridley ApartmentsThe 6401BR,1BA$1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Great Uptown

What type of rentals are currently available in Great Uptown?

There are currently 214 Apartments for Rent in Great Uptown, TX with pricing that ranges from $642 to $13,977. There are also 279 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Great Uptown ranging from $775 to $34,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Great Uptown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Great Uptown ranges from $775 to $34,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,831.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Great Uptown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Great Uptown range from $1,265 to $13,977, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,790 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

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