Cheap Apartments for Rent in Howard County, TX from $400 (11 Rentals)

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300 Furrh St
1 Bedroom Apartments

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300 Furrh StCoahoma, TX 79511
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Westover Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westover Hills

538 Westover RdBig Spring, TX 79720

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Ponderosa Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ponderosa Apartments

1425 E 6th StBig Spring, TX 79720
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Cheapest Available Howard County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Howard County, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Big Spring Ranch priced from $684. Blue Sky Ranch has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Howard County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Big Spring Ranch1X1A1BR,1BA$684
Blue Sky Ranch1 bed , 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Big Spring VillageTraditional Style - Upper1BR,1BA$799
Parkhill Terrace and Kentwood ApartmentsKentwood - Two bedroom/One 1/2 baths2BR,1BA$850
Trails End ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Howard County, TX

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Howard County area is the $1.26 price per square foot The Aspen Model at Oak Manor Villas - Big Spring in the starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Howard County apartment is the C1 Model at Trails at Big Spring starting at $1,318 with a $1.02 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Howard County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oak Manor Villas - Big SpringThe Aspen2BR,2.5BA$1.26
Trails at Big SpringC13BR,2BA$1.02
Big Spring Ranch3X2A3BR,2BA$1.06
Reserves at 700The Ranch2BR,2BA$1.52
Big Spring VillageLuxe Renovated Style - Lower2BR,2BA$1.27
Heritage Heights at Big SpringsA1-60%/60%2BR,2BA$1.05
Limestone Ridge2 Bed, 1 Bath A (50% Income Restricted)2BR,1BA$1.05
Parkhill Terrace and Kentwood ApartmentsKentwood - Two bedroom/One 1/2 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.01
1008 Runnels St, Unit A1008 Runnels St1BR,1BA$1.50
Blue Sky Ranch1 bed , 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Howard County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Howard County?

The cheapest apartment in Howard County is Big Spring Ranch which is listed at $684, while the average apartment in Howard County costs $1,249.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Howard County?

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 8 regular apartments in Howard County 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 Howard County?

Cheap apartments in Howard County have an average cost of $257 which is $992 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Howard County.

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