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Uptown Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Siena on Westheimer priced from $525. Ridley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $529. Here are the most affordable Uptown Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Siena on WestheimerA31BR,1BA$525
Ridley ApartmentsThe 6721BR,1BA$529
Westward SquareA1BR,1BA$611
EstablishmentA1 1x1 1BR,1BA$650
Star Voss ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$699
The Alora ApartmentsBilboa StudioStudio,1BA$727
Heritage Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 850 SqFt1BR,1BA$749
7979 Westheimer ApartmentsA3 - OPEN WRAP AROUND1BR,1BA$749
Windsor ManorEFFStudio,1BA$770
Briarwood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$770

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Houston, TX

As of November 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Houston area is the $0.85 price per square foot C3/C4 Model at 9900 on Memorial in the in the The Villages neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value Uptown Houston apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1450 SqFt Model at Heritage Lofts starting at $1,649 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Briar Meadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9900 on MemorialC3/C42BR,2BA$0.85
Heritage Lofts3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1450 SqFt3BR,2BA$1.14
EstablishmentC1 3x23BR,2BA$1.16
BarcelonaB4 2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.20
Siena on WestheimerB22BR,2BA$1.04
Tanglebrook ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.27
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
Lantern VillageB1 - W/D1BR,1BA$1.27
Waters of Winrock ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.28
7979 Westheimer ApartmentsA2-SERVING WINDOWS1BR,1BA$1.26

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Houston, Houston, TX

Ranked #8

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Uptown Houston, Houston, and the greater Houston area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places that make kids happy, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Uptown Houston Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

50 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 100

Some Transit

A few 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 Uptown Houston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Houston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Houston is at Star Voss Apartments listed at $699.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Houston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Houston Apartment is $525 at Siena on Westheimer.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Houston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Houston is starting from $878 at Siena on Westheimer.

What is the most affordable Uptown Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Uptown Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3737 Hillcroft Apartments and starts from $1,349.

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