Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (45 Rentals)

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5353 Memorial Dr

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2211 W Alabama St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2211 W Alabama St

2211 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77098
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2322 Richton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2322 Richton St

2322 Richton StHouston, TX 77098
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3224 Timmons Ln

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River Oaks, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available River Oaks Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the River Oaks area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Branard Apartments priced from $900. Memorial Towers Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,157. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Branard ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$900
Memorial Towers ApartmentsE2Studio,1BA$1,157
The CarltonA21BR,1BA$1,175
Gables CityscapeA11BR,1BA$1,177
Avalon Square ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1,200
The GaelA11BR,1BA$1,271
Gables CityWalkA21BR,1BA$1,333
VirageE11BR,1BA$1,371
The Cabochon at River OaksTopaz1BR,1BA$1,375
Sunrise by the ParkA01BR,1BA$1,430

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, TX

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.85 price per square foot 3B2L Model at Gables Upper Kirby in the in the Upper Kirby neighborhood starting from $2,858. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the A4 Model at The Carlton starting at $1,635 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the College Court Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for River Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gables Upper Kirby3B2L2BR,2BA$1.85
The CarltonA41BR,1BA$1.85
Park at River OaksA1BR,1BA$1.72
Gables Revere Upper KirbyA1A1BR,1BA$1.89
The Cabochon at River OaksTopaz1BR,1BA$1.72
Avalon Square ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.67
Gables CityWalkA21BR,1BA$2.04
The GaelA11BR,1BA$1.97
Gables CityscapeA11BR,1BA$1.92
Branard ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.55

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the River Oaks Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

82 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

54 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap River Oaks Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in River Oaks?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in River Oaks is at Memorial Towers Apartments listed at $1,157.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment is $900 at Branard Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom River Oaks Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in River Oaks is starting from $1,050 at Branard Apartments.

What is the most affordable River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Left Bank and starts from $2,895.

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