
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (60 Rentals)
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Adobe Springs Apartments

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The Park at Malaga

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Pepper Tree Manor - 45+ Community

Turtle Creek

HollyView

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2006 W 43rd St
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The Life at Grand Oaks

1710 W T C Jester Blvd

Montabella at Oak Forest

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2102 Antoine Dr

The Dacoma

3902 Mandell St

1824 Thonig Rd
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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 |
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Oak Forest Studio Apartments | $1,498 | $825 | $1,895 |
Oak Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $635 | $2,544 |
Oak Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,609 | $900 | $4,795 |
Oak Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $1,250 | $2,831 |
Oak Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,905 | $1,475 | $2,360 |
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There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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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 $635. Adobe Springs Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $670. Here are the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Woods On Lamonte | B 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $635 |
Adobe Springs Apartments | A - 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $670 |
Kingswood Village Apartments | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
Forest Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
The Reserve at White Oak | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Vintage at 18th Street | 1X1 VINTAGE | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Pepper Tree Manor - 45+ Community | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
HollyView | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
Bend at Oak Forest Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, TX
As of October 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $0.49 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Villas at Mansfield in the in the Acres Homes neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the C1TH_Fountains at Tidwell Model at Fountains at Tidwell Apartments & The Enclave starting at $1,250 with a $1.04 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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Villas at Mansfield | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.49 |
Fountains at Tidwell Apartments & The Enclave | C1TH_Fountains at Tidwell | 3BR,2BA | $1.04 |
Tidwell Estates Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Gia @ Oak Forest | A4 - 2BD/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Kingswood Village Apartments | Floor Plan C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
Turtle Creek | D | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Adobe Springs Apartments | E - 2-1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
The Reserve at White Oak | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Pepper Tree Manor - 45+ Community | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleOak Forest, Houston, TX
Ranked #78
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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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 $839.
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 $635, while the average apartment in Oak Forest costs $8,751.
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 28 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 $534 which is $8,217 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oak Forest.
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