Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Richmond Plaza Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Ashford St Cloud
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Ashford St Cloud

6525 Hillcroft StHouston, TX 77081
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Renwick Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Renwick Apartments

6768 Renwick DrHouston, TX 77081
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Greenstone Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greenstone Apartments

6414 Alder DrHouston, TX 77081
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Bellaire Woods
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellaire Woods

5414 Elm StHouston, TX 77081
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Monticello Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monticello Square

5312 Clarewood DrHouston, TX 77081
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Scottwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scottwood Apartments

5704 Edgemoor DrHouston, TX 77081
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Atwell Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Atwell Village

7211 Atwell DrBellaire, TX 77401
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Cheapest Available Richmond Plaza Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Richmond Plaza area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Sterling Point priced from $659. Santa Monica has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here are the most affordable Richmond Plaza apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sterling PointA1 1x1 6161BR,1BA$659
Santa MonicaA1BR,1BA$735
Pelican PointeA11BR,1BA$772
Ashford Buena Vista1X1-C1BR,1BA$819
Las Velas at Hillcroft1-11BR,1BA$839

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Richmond Plaza, TX

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Richmond Plaza area is the $1.28 price per square foot B12 Model at Connect Highstar in the in the Sharpstown neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Richmond Plaza apartment is the Hickory Model at The Ellis Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Mulberry Manor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Richmond Plaza apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Connect HighstarB122BR,2BA$1.28
The Ellis ApartmentsHickory2BR,2BA$1.19
Ashford St Cloud2x2AD2BR,2BA$1.18
The Atrium At 5606B12BR,1BA$1.23
Ashford Buena Vista2X2-A2BR,2BA$1.07
Las Velas at Hillcroft2-22BR,2BA$1.25
Santa MonicaB1BR,1BA$1.38
Sterling PointB 1x1 6601BR,1BA$1.30
Renwick ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.40
Pelican PointeA11BR,1BA$1.39

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Richmond Plaza Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond Plaza Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Richmond Plaza Apartment is $659 at Sterling Point.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Richmond Plaza Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Richmond Plaza is starting from $850 at The Ellis Apartments.

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