Cheap Homes for Rent in Independence Heights Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $900 (14 Rentals)

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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
74 Lyerly Place Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1,027
The Catania1x11BR,1BA$1,038
4742 Yale Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,039

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence Heights, TX

As of May 21, 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 Impressionist Model at CO/OP Farmers Market starting at $1,858 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Greater Heights 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
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
Smart Living at Garden Oaks1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.65
The Catania1x11BR,1BA$1.38
74 Lyerly Place Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.58
Reserve at Garden OaksA31BR,1BA$2.53
Dakota at ShepherdE2Studio ,1BA$2.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Independence Heights?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Independence Heights, TX with pricing that ranges from $697 to $12,403. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Independence Heights ranging from $1,100 to $10,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Independence Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Independence Heights ranges from $1,100 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,328.

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