Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Independence Heights Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (27 Rentals)

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3202 Yale St

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Garden Oaks Village
1 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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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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Independence Heights, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Independence Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Independence Heights area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Avenue priced from $822. Melrose has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable Independence Heights apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AvenueNA1BR,1BA$822
MelroseClassic One Bedroom1BR,1BA$849
Villa Nueva ApartmentsA1-C 1x11BR,1BA$859
4742 Yale Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$874
Vintage at 18th Street1x1 NONRENOVATED1BR,1BA$899
Donovan Village ApartmentsTwo bed one bath Standard2BR,1BA$919
74 LyerlyPlan 1-A1BR,1BA$939
The Catania2x12BR,1BA$1,075
The Blanca ApartmentsC1 - 3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$1,162

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Heights, TX

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Independence Heights area is the $1.44 price per square foot 3 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Donovan Homes in the in the Acres Homes neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Independence Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Smart Living at Garden Oaks starting at $1,295 with a $1.23 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.
Donovan Homes3 Bed 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$1.44
Smart Living at Garden Oaks2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.23
The Catania2x12BR,1BA$1.13
Apex2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Vintage at 18th Street2x1 RENOVATED2BR,1BA$1.62
4742 Yale Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Donovan Village ApartmentsTwo bed one bath Standard2BR,1BA$1.11
The Blanca ApartmentsC1 - 3 Bed/1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.45
Villa Nueva ApartmentsA1-R 1x11BR,1BA$1.42
The AvenueNA1BR,1BA$1.31

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Getting Around the Independence Heights Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

61 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 The Avenue which is listed at $822, while the average apartment in Independence Heights costs $2,250.

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 6 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 $885 which is $1,365 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Independence Heights.

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