Cheap Homes for Rent in Lake Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (147 Rentals)

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property at 4679 Weaver Rd

$850 - $1,015

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4679 Weaver Rd

HoustonTX77016
property at 2263 Millstone Dr

$899

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2263 Millstone Dr, Unit B, Unit B

2263 Millstone Dr
HoustonTX77073

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property at 523 Cresline St

$920

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$920

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$920

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523 Cresline St

HoustonTX77076
property at 929 Rockmead Dr

$999 - $1,224

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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929 Rockmead Dr

HoustonTX77339

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property at 16016 Green Manor Dr

$1,000

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$1,000

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property at 2216 Millstone Dr

$1,097

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$1,097

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2216 Millstone Dr

HoustonTX77073

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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 $647. Forest Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Lake Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Salado at Cityview1x1 643 SF1BR,1BA$647
Forest ParkA11BR,1BA$700
Serena Grove I Apartments1x1 718 SF1BR,1BA$716
Crescent At Cityview1x1 718 SF1BR,1BA$762
Andalucia1x1 LI1BR,1BA$800
The Park at San Vicente1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$820
Pines at Humble ParkB11BR,1BA$825
Meadowbrook Plaza ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Dodson PlaceRenovated 1/11BR,1BA$859
Bender Creek Apartments - NEWBena11BR,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Houston, TX

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Houston area is the $0.98 price per square foot Unit 3 Model at Atascocita Pines in the in the Sunset Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,149. The second greatest value Lake Houston apartment is the B1 Model at Twelve620 starting at $1,009 with a $0.93 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.
Atascocita PinesUnit 33BR,2BA$0.98
Twelve620B12BR,2BA$0.93
Knightsbridge60% 2BRA2BR,2BA$1.14
Serena Grove I Apartments2x2 1040 SF2BR,2BA$1.09
The Life at Timber RidgeB12BR,2.5BA$1.10
Langwick Senior ResidenceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Timber Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Salado at Cityview2x2 863 SF2BR,2BA$1.07
Lakecrest VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.10
Serena Woods Apartments1x1 830 sf1BR,1BA$1.11

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Lake Houston?

There are currently 413 Apartments for Rent in Lake Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $647 to $18,415. There are also 1127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lake Houston ranging from $429 to $14,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lake Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lake Houston ranges from $429 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,500.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lake Houston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lake Houston range from $980 to $18,415, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,220.

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