
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (43 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the River Oaks area of Houston.


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Sendera At Greenway

The Place at Greenway

2422 Richton St

Memorial Towers Apartments

Sunrise by the Park

Avalon Square Apartments

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Gables Citywalk & Waterford Square
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The Cabochon at River Oaks

The Essex House

The Gael

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Bayou on the Bend

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Gables Cityscape

2245 Welch St

Marq 31

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Gables Upper Kirby
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La Maison River Oaks

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Virage

2700 Revere St, Unit 112

155 Birdsall St, Unit 113

155 Birdsall St, Unit 114

155 Birdsall St, Unit 214

155 Birdsall St, Unit 138

155 Birdsall St, Unit 142
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The Left Bank

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Gables Revere Upper Kirby

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The Flats at West Alabama

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Park at River Oaks

Arrive River Oaks

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The Anderson at River Oaks

155 Birdsall St, Unit 220

2211 W Alabama St
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2225 Mimosa Dr

2322 Richton

3942 W Alabama St

3224 Timmons Ln

3131 Cummins St

The Carlton

3271 Sul Ross St

2700 Revere St
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Camden Highland Village

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5214 Memorial Dr
River Oaks, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in River Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks Studio Apartments | $1,620 | $1,117 | $2,180 |
| River Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $825 | $8,374 |
| River Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,868 | $1,048 | $8,784 |
| River Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,589 | $1,309 | $10,000+ |
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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 Sendera At Greenway priced from $973. Sunrise by the Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendera At Greenway | Alabama | 1BR,1BA | $973 |
| Sunrise by the Park | A0 | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Avalon Square Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| Memorial Towers Apartments | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,177 |
| Gables Citywalk & Waterford Square | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,288 |
| The Carlton | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,301 |
| The Gael | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
| The Essex House | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,326 |
| Gables Cityscape | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,354 |
| The Place at Greenway | The Bristol | 2BR,2BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, TX
As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.98 price per square foot A19-R Model at Bayou on the Bend in the in the Neartown neighborhood starting from $2,310. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the Hampton Model at The Place at Greenway starting at $1,415 with a $1.38 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou on the Bend | A19-R | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| The Place at Greenway | Hampton | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Park at River Oaks | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Gables Citywalk & Waterford Square | CHELSEA + DEN | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Cabochon at River Oaks | Topaz | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| The Carlton | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Memorial Towers Apartments | E2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| Avalon Square Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Sendera At Greenway | Alabama | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| Sunrise by the Park | A0 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
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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 $1,177.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom River Oaks Apartment is $973 at Sendera At Greenway.
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 $1,400 at The Place at Greenway.
What is the most affordable River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap River Oaks Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park at River Oaks and starts from $2,523.
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