Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (112 Rentals)

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property at 1917 Sadler St

$760 - $975

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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1917 Sadler St

HoustonTX77093

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property at 4525 Weaver Rd

$900 - $1,100

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4525 Weaver Rd

HoustonTX77016

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property at 8210 Bauman Rd

$975 - $1,190

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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8210 Bauman Rd

HoustonTX77022

The Ultimate Guide to Houston Apartment Living: Neighborhoods, Culture, and Community

Find your perfect Houston apartment or home with this guide to the city and its top suburbs to rent. We cover everything from downtown living to the best family-friendly communities like The Woodlands and New Caney.

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Redwood Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Heights

7320 Jensen DrHouston, TX 77093
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Bluestem Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bluestem Apartments

12450 N Lake Houston PkyHouston, TX 77044
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Imperial Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Oaks

625 Seminar DrHouston, TX 77060
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Sherwick Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sherwick Apartments

2831 Laura Koppe RdHouston, TX 77093
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Woods of Greenbriar
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woods of Greenbriar

906 Greens RdHouston, TX 77060
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Aldine Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aldine Apartments

4826 Aldine Mail RdHouston, TX 77039
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Learn about the best places to live near major employers in Houston with original content written by our Local Expert Lori Rosario

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Las Palmas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas

5601 Hamill RdHouston, TX 77039
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Villa Marbella
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Marbella

5001 Aldine MailHouston, TX 77039
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Vickery Parc Apartments
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vickery Parc Apartments

5301 N Sam Houston Pky EHouston, TX 77032
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The Villas in the Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Villas in the Pines

15001 Crosswinds DrHouston, TX 77032
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Las Brisas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Brisas

12215 Northwood Forest DrHouston, TX 77039
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Crystal Star
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Star

9702 Crofton StHouston, TX 77016
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Oakdale Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakdale Manor Apartments

2203 Aldine Mail RdHouston, TX 77039
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Lake Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Salado at Cityview priced from $503. Bluestem Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $611. Here are the most affordable Lake Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salado at Cityview1x1 643 SF1BR,1BA$503
Bluestem ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$611
Serena Grove I Apartments1x1 827 SF1BR,1BA$686
Crescent At Cityview2X1 865 sf2BR,1BA$724
Skye Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$725
Township1X11BR,1BA$799
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Hollyvale Apartments1x11BR,1BA$825
Dyersdale Village1 bedroom/1 bathroom1BR,1BA$835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Houston, TX

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Houston area is the $1.10 price per square foot 1614 Model at Villas at Kings Harbor in the in the Woodspring Forest neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Lake Houston apartment is the D1 Model at Twelve620 starting at $1,565 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Sunset Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas at Kings Harbor16144BR,3.5BA$1.10
Twelve620D14BR,2BA$1.04
Atascocita PinesUnit C3BR,2BA$0.96
North Forest Trails3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$1.13
Serena Grove I Apartments2X2 1048 SF2BR,2BA$1.07
Langwick Senior ResidenceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Lakecrest VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.16
Timber Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Salado at Cityview1x1.5 730 SF1BR,1.5BA$0.87
Skye Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom- ALL UTILITIES PACKAGE1BR,1BA$1.11

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Houston, Texas. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Houston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lake Houston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Houston is under $835.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Houston?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Houston is Salado at Cityview which is listed at $503, while the average apartment in Lake Houston costs $2,292.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Houston?

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 185 regular apartments in Lake Houston 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 Lake Houston?

Cheap apartments in Lake Houston have an average cost of $669 which is $1,623 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Houston.

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