Cheap Apartments for Rent in the River Oaks Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (54 Rentals)

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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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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 $925. Sendera At Greenway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $980. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Branard ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$925
Sendera At GreenwayD1BR,1BA$980
Bayou on the BendS1 Studio1BR,1BA$1,110
The GaelA11BR,1BA$1,154
Memorial Towers ApartmentsE2Studio,1BA$1,157
Avalon Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,165
Gables CityscapeA21BR,1BA$1,190
The CarltonA11BR,1BA$1,213
The Essex HouseA11BR,1BA$1,215
Gables CityWalkA31BR,1BA$1,392

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, TX

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.65 price per square foot B6 Model at The Carlton in the in the College Court Place neighborhood starting from $2,333. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the F Model at Park at River Oaks starting at $2,367 with a $1.68 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 CarltonB62BR,2BA$1.65
Park at River OaksF2BR,2BA$1.68
The Cabochon at River OaksTopaz1BR,1BA$1.87
Gables CityWalkA31BR,1BA$1.78
Avalon Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.74
The Essex HouseA11BR,1BA$1.84
Sendera At GreenwayD1BR,1BA$1.48
The GaelA11BR,1BA$1.79
Branard ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.94
Gables CityscapeA11BR,1BA$1.97

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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!

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 $925 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 $1,200 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 Avalon Square Apartments and starts from $1,720.

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