Cheap Homes for Rent in River Oaks Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $1,200 (19 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the River Oaks area of Houston.

property at 3131 Cummins St

$1,225 - $1,350

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3131 Cummins St

HoustonTX77027
property at 2225 Mimosa Dr

$1,275 - $1,395

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2225 Mimosa Dr

HoustonTX77019
property at 3224 Timmons Ln

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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3224 Timmons Ln, Unit 147

3224 Timmons Ln
HoustonTX77027

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property at 2700 Revere St

$1,650 - $1,750

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2700 Revere St

HoustonTX77098
property at 2700 Revere St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2700 Revere St, Unit 112

2700 Revere St
HoustonTX77098
property at 3224 Timmons Ln

$1,750 - $2,000

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3224 Timmons Ln

HoustonTX77027

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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 $825. Sendera At Greenway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $994. Here are the most affordable River Oaks apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Branard ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$825
Sendera At GreenwayD1BR,1BA$994
Sunrise by the ParkA1Studio,1BA$1,050
Avalon Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,165
Memorial Towers ApartmentsE2Studio,1BA$1,177

Best Value Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, TX

As of June 18, 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 A Model at Park at River Oaks starting at $1,565 with a $1.79 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
Park at River OaksA1BR,1BA$1.79
The Cabochon at River OaksTopaz1BR,1BA$1.84
The CarltonA21BR,1BA$1.71
Memorial Towers ApartmentsE2Studio ,1BA$1.64
Avalon Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.74
Sendera At GreenwayD1BR,1BA$1.51
Gables Citywalk & Waterford SquareA21BR,1BA$1.92
The GaelA11BR,1BA$1.86
Branard ApartmentsSecond Floor 11BR,1BA$1.55

Frequently Asked Questions about River Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in River Oaks?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in River Oaks, TX with pricing that ranges from $825 to $20,424. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in River Oaks ranging from $1,225 to $22,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in River Oaks?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in River Oaks ranges from $1,225 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,951.

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