Cheap Homes for Rent in the Great Uptown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (60 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
property at 2250 Bering Dr

$1,050 - $1,575

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2250 Bering Dr

HoustonTX77057

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property at 2605 Marilee Ln

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2605 Marilee Ln, Unit 2

2605 Marilee Ln
HoustonTX77057
property at 2350 Bering Dr

$1,200 - $1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2350 Bering Dr

HoustonTX77057
property at 1901 Post Oak Park Dr

$1,230

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$1,230

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$1,230

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1901 Post Oak Park Dr, Unit 12202

1901 Post Oak Park Dr
HoustonTX77027

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property at 5343 Richmond Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5343 Richmond Ave, Unit 28

5343 Richmond Ave
HoustonTX77056
property at 2001 Bering Dr

$1,300 - $1,400

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2001 Bering Dr

HoustonTX77057
property at 6202 Skyline Dr

$1,339

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$1,339

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$1,339

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6202 Skyline Dr, Unit 44

6202 Skyline Dr
HoustonTX77057

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property at 1881 Bering Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1881 Bering Dr, Unit 6

1881 Bering Dr
HoustonTX77057
property at 2425 Augusta Dr

$1,350 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2425 Augusta Dr

HoustonTX77057
property at 2333 Bering Dr

$1,200 - $1,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2333 Bering Dr

HoustonTX77057
property at 1901 Post Oak Park Dr

$1,440

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$1,440

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$1,440

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1901 Post Oak Park Dr, Unit 3201

1901 Post Oak Park Dr
HoustonTX77027

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property at 1100 Augusta Dr

$1,205 - $1,500

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1100 Augusta Dr

HoustonTX77057
property at 353 N Post Oak Ln

$1,595

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$1,595

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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353 N Post Oak Ln, Unit 823 at POLOA

353 N Post Oak Ln
HoustonTX77024
property at 1901 Post Oak Park Dr

$1,630

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$1,630

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$1,630

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1901 Post Oak Park Dr, Unit 11103

1901 Post Oak Park Dr
HoustonTX77027

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Great Uptown, Houston, TX Local Guide

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 $503. Boulevard 61 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $569. Here are the most affordable Great Uptown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siena on WestheimerA31BR,1BA$503
Boulevard 61The Uptown A1B1BR,1BA$569
Ridley ApartmentsThe 6081BR,1BA$626
EstablishmentA1 1x1 1BR,1BA$650
Briarwood ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$695
Tiffanys at the GalleriaJASPER1BR,1BA$699
The Alora ApartmentsEFF 1Studio,1BA$705
Pavilion Place1B1BR,1BA$744
3737 Hillcroft ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$749
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$755

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Great Uptown, TX

As of July 18, 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 $1,659. The second greatest value Great Uptown apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Plantation Apartments starting at $1,445 with a $1.11 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
Plantation Apartments3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.11
EstablishmentC1 3x23BR,2BA$1.16
BarcelonaB7 2x1.52BR,2BA$1.19
BriarwestB2-802BR,2BA$1.08
Tiffanys at the GalleriaRUBY2BR,2BA$1.08
Siena on WestheimerB12BR,1BA$1.06
Briarwood ApartmentsC2BR,1BA$1.15
5401 Chimney Rock1B1BR,1BA$1.07
Boulevard 61The Uptown A1B1BR,1BA$0.79

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Houston, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect H-Town Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Frequently Asked Questions about Great Uptown

What type of rentals are currently available in Great Uptown?

There are currently 215 Apartments for Rent in Great Uptown, TX with pricing that ranges from $569 to $28,920. There are also 252 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 $9,793.

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 $875 to $28,920, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,000 to $14,138. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,950.

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