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

Crescent At Cityview

Skye Ridge Apartments

14319 Henry Rd

1917 Sadler St

427 Hollyvale Dr

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The Blanca Apartments

9211 N Green River Dr

The Park at San Vicente

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Langwick Senior Residence

830 Victoria Dr

8124 Sterlingshire St, Unit Private room

The 702

4525 Weaver Rd
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2013 Eubanks St

North Forest Trails

4440 Vivian Rd

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Lake Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Houston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Houston Studio Apartments | $1,041 | $725 | $1,800 |
| Lake Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,236 | $503 | $2,621 |
| Lake Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $551 | $2,524 |
| Lake Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,818 | $1,050 | $4,155 |
| Lake Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $1,220 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salado at Cityview | 1x1 643 SF | 1BR,1BA | $503 |
| Bluestem Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $611 |
| Serena Grove I Apartments | 1x1 827 SF | 1BR,1BA | $686 |
| Crescent At Cityview | 2X1 865 sf | 2BR,1BA | $724 |
| Skye Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Township | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| Timber Crossing Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Hollyvale Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Dyersdale Village | 1 bedroom/1 bathroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Kings Harbor | 1614 | 4BR,3.5BA | $1.10 |
| Twelve620 | D1 | 4BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| Atascocita Pines | Unit C | 3BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| North Forest Trails | 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Serena Grove I Apartments | 2X2 1048 SF | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| Langwick Senior Residence | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Lakecrest Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Timber Crossing Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Salado at Cityview | 1x1.5 730 SF | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
| Skye Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom- ALL UTILITIES PACKAGE | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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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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