Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wayside Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (17 Rentals)
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Wayside, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wayside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wayside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $525 | $1,926 |
Wayside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $623 | $2,073 |
Wayside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,605 | $1,082 | $2,200 |
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Cheapest Available Wayside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wayside area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenue J priced from $525. Fair Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $879. Here are the most affordable Wayside apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Avenue J | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
Fair Oaks Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
5609 Leeland Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
2801 Carrolton St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
1408 Hughes St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wayside, TX
As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wayside area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Plaza De Magnolia in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Wayside apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Reno Model at Metro 5514 starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Wayside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wayside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Plaza De Magnolia | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Metro 5514 | 1 Bed 1 Bath Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Emory at Canal | Emory 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Oaks at Wayside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
1408 Hughes St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Patricia Manor | two bed | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Avenue J | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
Fair Oaks Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
5609 Leeland Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
2801 Carrolton St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wayside Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wayside?
The cheapest apartment in Wayside is Avenue J which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Wayside costs $1,499.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wayside?
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 14 regular apartments in Wayside 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 Wayside?
Cheap apartments in Wayside have an average cost of $561 which is $938 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wayside.
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