Cheap Homes for Rent in the Royal Oaks Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $950 (24 Rentals)

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

property at 2100 Wilcrest Dr
$950 - $990
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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2100 Wilcrest Dr

HoustonTX77042
property at 2120 Wilcrest Dr
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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Furnished

2120 Wilcrest Dr, Unit 220

2120 Wilcrest Dr
HoustonTX77042
property at 2277 S Kirkwood Rd
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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2277 S Kirkwood Rd, Unit 104

2277 S Kirkwood Rd
HoustonTX77077

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property at 11710 Southlake Dr
$1,500

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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11710 Southlake Dr, Unit 40

11710 Southlake Dr
HoustonTX77077
property at 11710 Southlake Dr
$1,450 - $1,800
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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11710 Southlake Dr

HoustonTX77077
property at 2277 S Kirkwood Rd
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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2277 S Kirkwood Rd, Unit 502

2277 S Kirkwood Rd
HoustonTX77077

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Best Value Homes for Rent in Royal Oaks, TX

As of September 25, 2026 the best value rental home in the Royal Oaks area is the $1.36 price per square foot 12307 Rocky Knoll Dr Model at 12307 Rocky Knoll Dr in the Royal Oaks neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Royal Oaks rental home is the 2702 Church Wood Dr Model at 2702 Church Wood Dr in the Westchase neighborhood starting at $2,445 with a $1.10 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Royal Oaks homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
12307 Rocky Knoll Dr12307 Rocky Knoll Dr3BR, 2BA$1.36
2702 Church Wood Dr2702 Church Wood Dr4BR, 3.5BA$1.10
2277 S Kirkwood Rd, Unit 5022277 S Kirkwood Rd2BR, 2BA$1.39
11710 Southlake Dr, Unit 4011710 Southlake Dr1BR, 2BA$1.45
2277 S Kirkwood Rd, Unit 1042277 S Kirkwood Rd1BR, 1BA$1.69
2120 Wilcrest Dr, Unit 2202120 Wilcrest Dr2BR, 2BA$1.79

Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Oaks

What type of rentals are currently available in Royal Oaks?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Royal Oaks, TX with pricing that ranges from $472 to $3,563. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Royal Oaks ranging from $950 to $9,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Royal Oaks ranges from $950 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,649.

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