Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (49 Rentals)

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Gables Cityscape
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$1,224 - $3,394
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Gables Cityscape

3720 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77027
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Bayou on the Bend
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$1,314 - $3,360
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$1,314 - $3,360

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Bayou on the Bend

5201 Memorial DrHouston, TX 77007
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Gables Upper Kirby
$1,470 - $6,049
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Gables Upper Kirby

2305 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77098
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Park at River Oaks
$1,591 - $8,742
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Park at River Oaks

3121 Buffalo SpeedwayHouston, TX 77098
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Virage
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$1,593 - $3,531
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Virage

100 Detering StHouston, TX 77007
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La Maison River Oaks
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$1,625 - $3,414
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La Maison River Oaks

2727 Revere StHouston, TX 77098
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$1,750

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2700 Revere St, Unit 112

2700 Revere St
HoustonTX77098
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Maxwell Memorial
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$1,825 - $3,760
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$1,825 - $3,760

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Maxwell Memorial

5004 Memorial DrHouston, TX 77007
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2211 W Alabama St
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2211 W Alabama St

2211 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77098
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2322 Richton
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2322 Richton

2322 Richton StHouston, TX 77098
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The Carlton
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The Carlton

3805 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77027
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property at 3131 Cummins St

$1,350 - $1,550

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3131 Cummins St

HoustonTX77027
property at 2225 Mimosa Dr

$1,325 - $1,395

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2225 Mimosa Dr

HoustonTX77019
property at 3224 Timmons Ln

$1,500 - $2,000

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3224 Timmons Ln

HoustonTX77027

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$1,650 - $1,750

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2700 Revere St

HoustonTX77098
property at 2142 Sul Ross St

$1,800

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2142 Sul Ross St, Unit A

2142 Sul Ross St
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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 $850. Avalon Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,165. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Branard ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$850
Avalon Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,165
Gables Citywalk & Waterford SquareA21BR,1BA$1,172
Memorial Towers ApartmentsE2Studio,1BA$1,177
The GaelA11BR,1BA$1,206
Gables CityscapeA1R1BR,1BA$1,224
The CarltonA21BR,1BA$1,249
The Place at GreenwayThe Bristol2BR,2BA$1,400
Sunrise by the ParkA01BR,1BA$1,430
The Essex HouseA21BR,1BA$1,443

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, TX

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.38 price per square foot Hampton Model at The Place at Greenway in the in the College Court Place neighborhood starting from $1,415. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the Timmons Model at Sendera At Greenway starting at $1,449 with a $1.45 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.
The Place at GreenwayHampton2BR,2BA$1.38
Sendera At GreenwayTimmons2BR,2BA$1.45
Park at River OaksA1BR,1BA$1.95
The CarltonA31BR,1BA$1.67
Gables Citywalk & Waterford SquareCHELSEA + DEN1BR,1BA$1.93
The Cabochon at River OaksTopaz1BR,1BA$1.86
Memorial Towers ApartmentsE2Studio ,1BA$1.64
Avalon Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.74
The GaelA11BR,1BA$1.87
Branard ApartmentsSecond Floor 11BR,1BA$1.55

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Houston. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, apartment complexes for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $850 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 $1,400 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 $2,320.

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