Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Independence Heights Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (41 Rentals)

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The Catania
$1,038 - $1,230
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The Catania

5105 Airline DrHouston, TX 77022
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Garden Oaks Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Oaks Village

4411 N Shepherd DrHouston, TX 77018
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Southern Gables
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southern Gables

505 ThorntonHouston, TX 77018
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Redstone Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redstone Apartments

5401 Werner StHouston, TX 77076
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Victoria Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Manor

830 Victoria DrHouston, TX 77022
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4742 Yale Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4742 Yale Apartments

4742 Yale StHouston, TX 77018
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The Beatriz
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Beatriz

5135 North FwyHouston, TX 77022
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Cheapest Available Independence Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Independence Heights area of Houston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Villa Nueva Apartments priced from $899. Donovan Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $919. Here are the most affordable Independence Heights apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Nueva ApartmentsB1-R 2X12BR,1BA$899
Donovan Village ApartmentsTwo bed one bath Standard2BR,1BA$919
The Blanca ApartmentsB2 - 2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$950
74 Lyerly Place Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,001
The Catania1x11BR,1BA$1,038
4742 Yale Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,039
Monterrey Vista850 sqft2BR,1BA$1,100
Smart Living at Garden Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,260
CO/OP Farmers MarketModernist (60)1BR,1BA$1,303
Reserve at Garden OaksA11BR,1BA$1,328

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Heights, TX

As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Independence Heights area is the $1.16 price per square foot B3-C 2x2 Model at Villa Nueva Apartments in the in the Northside neighborhood starting from $1,119. The second greatest value Independence Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at Smart Living at Garden Oaks starting at $1,495 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Northside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Independence Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villa Nueva ApartmentsB3-C 2x22BR,2BA$1.16
Smart Living at Garden Oaks2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.65
CO/OP Farmers MarketImpressionist1BR,1BA$2.17
4742 Yale Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Monterrey Vista850 sqft2BR,1BA$1.29
Donovan Village ApartmentsTwo bed one bath Standard2BR,1BA$1.11
The Blanca ApartmentsC1 - 3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.39
The Catania1x11BR,1BA$1.38
Dakota at ShepherdE2Studio ,1BA$2.31
74 Lyerly Place Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.82

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Independence Heights Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Independence Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Independence Heights is 74 Lyerly Place Apartments which is listed at $1,001, while the average apartment in Independence Heights costs $1,983.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Independence Heights?

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 Independence Heights 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 Independence Heights?

Cheap apartments in Independence Heights have an average cost of $493 which is $1,490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Independence Heights.

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