
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Royal Oaks Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (46 Rentals)
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The Quinn at Westchase

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Waverly

The Edison

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Crosby at Westchase Apartments

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Royal Oaks, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Royal Oaks?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oaks Studio Apartments | $746 | $659 | $800 |
| Royal Oaks 1 Bedroom Apartments | $972 | $455 | $1,759 |
| Royal Oaks 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,316 | $547 | $2,150 |
| Royal Oaks 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $1,079 | $3,563 |
| Royal Oaks 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $2,500 | $4,000 |
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Cheapest Available Royal Oaks Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Royal Oaks area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Quinn at Westchase priced from $641. Waverly has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $670. Here are the most affordable Royal Oaks apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Quinn at Westchase | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $641 |
| Waverly | A - Eff. | Studio,1BA | $670 |
| The Edison | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $680 |
| The Crest Apartments | A1- Efficiency/Studio | 1BR,1BA | $707 |
| Ashford Briar Point | 1X1-B | 1BR,1BA | $709 |
| The Arden Westchase | A2 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $762 |
| Hudson at Westchase Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Medium | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Estates at Westchase | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Abbey at Briar Forest | B2-The Berkley | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
| Westchase Creek Apartment Homes | Somerset | Studio,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Royal Oaks, TX
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Royal Oaks area is the $1.22 price per square foot One Bedroom One Bath and Half Bath Loft (Townho... Model at Crosby at Westchase Apartments in the in the Westchase neighborhood starting from $1,085. The second greatest value Royal Oaks apartment is the 1x1 Model at The Edison starting at $1,105 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Westchase neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Royal Oaks apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby at Westchase Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath and Half Bath Loft (Townho... | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| The Edison | 1x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Mansions Of Shadowbriar | Brownstone | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Hudson at Westchase Apartments | One Bedroom One Bath Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Aubrey | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| The Park at Pisa | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Arden Westchase | A1 - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| The Abbey at Briar Forest | A1-The Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Ashford Briar Point | 1X1-B | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| The Crest Apartments | A1- Efficiency/Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Royal Oaks Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Royal Oaks?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Royal Oaks is under $800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Royal Oaks?
The cheapest apartment in Royal Oaks is The Quinn at Westchase which is listed at $641, while the average apartment in Royal Oaks costs $3,250.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Royal Oaks?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 43 regular apartments in Royal Oaks that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Royal Oaks?
Cheap apartments in Royal Oaks have an average cost of $169 which is $3,081 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Royal Oaks.
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