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Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Houston, TX

Pricing Updated: 07/07/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Houston, TX area range in price from $499 to $40,000 with an overall median price of $5,410. The three Houston neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Roy Harris Four Corner at $1,195, Harrisburg Manchester at $1,250, and Morrell Park at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Houston Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Roy Harris Four Corner$1,195$1,1951
Harrisburg Manchester$1,250$1,2501
Morrell Park$1,500$79516
Downtown Baytown$1,550$69724
Milby Dale$1,572$69715
Loch Lomond$1,650$1,6502
Bacliff Heights$1,675$1,2005
Jacinto City$1,700$8842
Meadowbrook Allendale$1,700$67523
Baytown Town Center$1,750$1,7501

Cheapest Available Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Houston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at St. James Village in the San Pablo neighborhood priced from $250. Creekbend Gardens in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $367. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Houston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$250
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$477
BLUESTEM APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$479
The Quinn at WestchaseE21BR,1BA$486
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Westheimer Garden Villas Senior Living1x11BR,1BA$513
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$514
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$525
South Rice ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$568

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX

As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4 Bed Model at 2419 Shakespeare St in the in the Rice Village neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the Dorsey Model at Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes starting at $601 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2419 Shakespeare St4 Bed4BR,2BA$0.88
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesDorsey2BR,2BA$0.56
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
Crescent At Cityview1X1 813 TH SF1BR,1BA$0.86
BLUESTEM APARTMENTSA11BR,1BA$0.62
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$0.66
Westheimer Garden Villas Senior Living1x11BR,1BA$0.76
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$0.79
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.82
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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Teddy • 4+ years in Houston

April 3, 2025

I grew up in H-town. Its a good place to live. Plenty of stuff to do and great restaurants abound. I recommend living on the Northwest side though. Like out in the Cypress area off 290. Its a little out of town, but you have everything you need there.

Lori • 2+ years in Houston

February 25, 2025

It's a great place to raise a family, as there are plenty of activities, educational opportunities, parks, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions about Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Houston?

There are currently 5691 Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $29,211. There are also 11182 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Houston ranging from $499 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Houston ranges from $499 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,736.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Houston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Houston range from $648 to $20,957, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $15,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $793.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX

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Houston is a huge city, and it’s still growing, which makes it one of the most sought after places in the country to move.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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