Cheap Homes for Rent in the Oak Forest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $699 (33 Rentals)

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property at 5625 Antoine Dr

$655 - $1,250

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5625 Antoine Dr

HoustonTX77091
property at 4500 Sherwood Ln

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

4500 Sherwood Ln, Unit Sherwood 5

4500 Sherwood Ln
HoustonTX77092
property at 5001 Lamonte Ln

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5001 Lamonte Ln, Unit LaMonte 109

5001 Lamonte Ln
HoustonTX77092

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property at 4711 Rusk St

$1,290

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$1,290

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$1,290

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4711 Rusk St, Unit A

4711 Rusk St
HoustonTX77023
property at 5000 Milwee St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5000 Milwee St, Unit 74

5000 Milwee St
HoustonTX77092
property at 6321 Ezzard Charles Ln

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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property at 5640 Birchmont Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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5640 Birchmont Dr

HoustonTX77091
property at 5001 Lamonte Ln

$1,250 - $1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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5001 Lamonte Ln

HoustonTX77092

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property at 5262 Ella Blvd

$1,525 - $1,675

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5262 Ella Blvd

HoustonTX77018

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property at 5005 Georgi Ln

$1,700 - $1,800

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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5005 Georgi Ln

HoustonTX77092

Oak Forest, Houston, TX Local Guide

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 Lost Oaks priced from $480. Retreat on Rosslyn has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here are the most affordable Oak Forest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lost Oaks1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$480
Retreat on RosslynA11BR,1BA$650
Woods On LamonteA1 1-11BR,1BA$659
Bend at Oak Forest ApartmentsA2 Studio1BR,1BA$669
Kingswood Village ApartmentsFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$695
Adobe Springs ApartmentsA - 1-11BR,1BA$729
HollyViewStudioStudio,1BA$740
Sherwood Glen1x11BR,1BA$740
The Park @ Live Oak Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
The Reserve at White OakA1C1BR,2BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, TX

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oak Forest area is the $1.21 price per square foot B3 Model at Dominion at Oak Forest in the in the Acres Homes neighborhood starting from $1,399. The second greatest value Oak Forest apartment is the Floor Plan C1 Model at Kingswood Village Apartments starting at $1,250 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Spring Branch East neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oak Forest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dominion at Oak ForestB32BR,2BA$1.21
Kingswood Village ApartmentsFloor Plan C12BR,2BA$1.28
Fountains at Tidwell Apartments & The EnclaveB1_Fountains at Tidwell2BR,2BA$1.17
Montabella at Oak ForestA2BR,1.5BA$1.27
Casa Rosa Apartments1X1 715 Sf1BR,1BA$1.13
Brittany Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1.19
The Reserve at White OakA1A1BR,1BA$1.22
Sherwood Glen1x11BR,1BA$1.15
Woods On LamonteA 1-11BR,1BA$1.29
Retreat on RosslynA11BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Forest

What type of rentals are currently available in Oak Forest?

There are currently 131 Apartments for Rent in Oak Forest, TX with pricing that ranges from $650 to $11,799. There are also 287 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oak Forest ranging from $699 to $14,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oak Forest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oak Forest ranges from $699 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,696.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oak Forest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oak Forest range from $1,245 to $4,973, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,695 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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