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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (61 Rentals)
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Adobe Springs Apartments
3700 Watonga BlvdHouston, TX 77092
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Kingswood Village Apartments
3233 Mangum RdHouston, TX 77092
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Pepper Tree Manor - 45+ Community
5950 Antoine DrHouston, TX 77091
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from $8001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 11
Turtle Creek
2800 W T C Jester BlvdHouston, TX 77018
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Melrose
818 Pinemont DrHouston, TX 77018
1824 Thonig Rd
HoustonTX77055
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Vintage at 18th Street
1700 Seaspray CtHouston, TX 77008
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Brittany Place Apartments
2338 W 18th StHouston, TX 77008
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4910 Saxon Dr
HoustonTX77092
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Tidwell Estates Apartments
1200 W Tidwell RdHouston, TX 77091
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The Life at Grand Oaks
5500 De Soto StHouston, TX 77091
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Shenandoah Woods
4250 W 34th StHouston, TX 77092
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from $1,061Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Dacoma
3900 Dacoma StHouston, TX 77092
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from $1,0661 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hidden Park Apartments
4225 Mangum RdHouston, TX 77092
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from $1,080Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Milwee Street Apartments
5310 Milwee StHouston, TX 77092
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Mangum Oaks
4702 Mangum RdHouston, TX 77092
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5416 Deep Forest Dr
HoustonTX77092
723-727 W 27th St
HoustonTX77008
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4500 Sherwood Ln
HoustonTX77092
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Fountains at Tidwell Apartments & The Enclave
2303 W Tidwell RdHouston, TX 77091
2102 Antoine Dr
HoustonTX77055
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Oak Forest, Houston, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oak Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Forest Studio Apartments | $1,421 | $1,061 | $1,835 |
| Oak Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,473 | $670 | $2,920 |
| Oak Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,813 | $875 | $4,795 |
| Oak Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,020 | $1,100 | $3,400 |
| Oak Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,395 | $1,540 | $9,250 |
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Cheapest Available Oak Forest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oak Forest area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Woods On Lamonte priced from $670. Adobe Springs Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here are the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods On Lamonte | B 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
| Adobe Springs Apartments | A - 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Kingswood Village Apartments | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Pine Forest Place | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $728 |
| Tara Oaks | S1 | Studio,1BA | $729 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Pepper Tree Manor - 45+ Community | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Reserve at White Oak | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
| HollyView | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Melrose | Classic One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, TX
As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.19 price per square foot Eric Model at 1126 W 22nd St in the in the Greater Heights neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the D1TH Model at Tidwell Estates Apartments starting at $1,540 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Acres Homes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1126 W 22nd St | Eric | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Tidwell Estates Apartments | D1TH | 4BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Kingswood Village Apartments | Floor Plan C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Fountains at Tidwell Apartments & The Enclave | B1_Fountains at Tidwell | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Brittany Place Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath (B) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| Adobe Springs Apartments | E - 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| The Reserve at White Oak | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Pepper Tree Manor - 45+ Community | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Tara Oaks | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
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Getting Around the Oak Forest Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
64 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
31 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oak Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oak Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oak Forest is under $849.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oak Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Oak Forest is Woods On Lamonte which is listed at $670, while the average apartment in Oak Forest costs $10,320.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oak Forest?
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 47 regular apartments in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest?
Cheap apartments in Oak Forest have an average cost of $431 which is $9,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Forest.
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Houston is a huge city, and it’s still growing, which makes it one of the most sought after places in the country to move.
The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
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