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

Sunrise by the Park

The Place at Greenway

2322 Richton St

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Gables Cityscape

Memorial Towers Apartments

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Gables Citywalk & Waterford Square

The Gael
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Avalon Square Apartments

5400 Memorial Dr

The Essex House

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The Cabochon at River Oaks

3259 Branard St

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Bayou on the Bend

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Gables Revere Upper Kirby

Marq 31

5353 Memorial Dr
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3271 Sul Ross St

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Virage

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La Maison River Oaks

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The Flats at West Alabama

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The Left Bank

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Arrive River Oaks

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Maxwell Memorial

2700 Revere St, Unit 124

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Park at River Oaks
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The Parker (Houston)

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Alexan River Oaks

Gables Upper Kirby

2211 W Alabama St

3271 Sul Ross St

2322 Richton

3224 Timmons Ln

The Carlton

3131 Cummins St
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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 | $1,357 | $999 | $1,935 |
| River Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $900 | $5,556 |
| River Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,993 | $1,048 | $10,000+ |
| River Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,810 | $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 Branard Apartments priced from $900. Sendera At Greenway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $963. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branard Apartments | Second Floor 1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Sendera At Greenway | Weslayan | 1BR,1BA | $963 |
| Sunrise by the Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Gael | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
| Memorial Towers Apartments | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,177 |
| Gables Citywalk & Waterford Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,196 |
| The Essex House | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,206 |
| Gables Cityscape | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,244 |
| The Carlton | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,274 |
| Gables Revere Upper Kirby | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,316 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, TX
As of March 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the River Oaks area is the $1.42 price per square foot Hampton Model at The Place at Greenway in the in the College Court Place neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value River Oaks apartment is the A Model at Park at River Oaks starting at $1,722 with a $1.97 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. |
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| The Place at Greenway | Hampton | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| Park at River Oaks | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| The Cabochon at River Oaks | Topaz | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Carlton | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The Essex House | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| Memorial Towers Apartments | E2 | Studio ,1BA | $1.64 |
| Gables Citywalk & Waterford Square | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Gael | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Sendera At Greenway | Edloe | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Branard Apartments | Second Floor 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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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 Sunrise by the Park listed at $999.
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 $1,400 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 2929 Weslayan and starts from $2,097.
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