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Ashley House
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashley House

3903 Mason RdKaty, TX 77450

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Katy Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Katy Manor

5360 5th StKaty, TX 77493
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Katy Oaks
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Katy Oaks

1518 East AveKaty, TX 77493
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Lancaster
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lancaster

20100 Park RowKaty, TX 77449
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Millstone Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Millstone Apartments

23405 W Fernhurst DrKaty, TX 77494
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Tessa at Katy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tessa at Katy

150 Cobia DrKaty, TX 77494

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Katy, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Katy, TX

Pricing Updated: 01/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Katy, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Katy Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fulshear$2,352$1,160310

Cheapest Available Katy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Katy, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashley House in the Lakes of Buckingham neighborhood priced from $879. Catalon in the Brookhollow Court neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $894. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Katy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashley HouseA21BR,1BA$879
CatalonA1-50%1BR,1BA$894
Cyan Cinco Ranch ApartmentsHoney1BR,1BA$937
Arbor PointBirchStudio,1BA$950
Willow Lake ApartmentsMedina1BR,1BA$952
The Place at Barker Cypress - 18221822 A11BR,1BA$957
The Commons at HollyhockA1 - The Birch1BR,1BA$962
Queenston ManorA1 601BR,1BA$975
Westmount at Mason CreekMandarin1BR,1BA$977
Westborough CrossingThe Shire1BR,1BA$980

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Katy, TX

As of January 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Katy area is the $1.18 price per square foot Firefly Model at The Nexus at Kingsland Heights in the in the Cinco Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,148. The second greatest value Katy apartment is the Ash Model at The Villas at Tamarron starting at $2,492 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Grayson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Katy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Nexus at Kingsland HeightsFirefly4BR,2BA$1.18
The Villas at TamarronAsh2BR,2.5BA$1.37
Enclave at Mason Creek41914BR,3.5BA$1.31
IMT Cinco RanchC23BR,2BA$1.24
21306 Park Run Drive21306 Park Run Drive3BR,2BA$1.26
Pineview Terrace ApartmentsB2 U2BR,2BA$1.20
Farmington2X1 B2BR,1BA$1.31
Reserve by the LakeRiverton2BR,1BA$1.29
The Abbey at Barker CypressASBURY - A3 1BR1BR,1BA$1.35
Grand PalmsThe Chelsea1BR,1BA$1.34

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Katy Overview

"With a citywide motto of ""Small Town Charm With Big City Convenience"", Katy represents some of the best that Texas living has to offer. Located in the eastern edge of the Lone Star Stae just a stone's throw from Houston, this happenin' hot spot is a fantastic locale for both home and work."

Why live in Katy, TX?

Offering small town charm to spare, Katy is an ideal melding of the best that Texas has to offer. With the job market and excitement of Houston just miles away, this gem of a city is a great spot to raise a family while still enjoying the proximity of a Lone Star State hot spot.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Katy Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Katy?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Katy is at Arbor Point listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Katy Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Katy Apartment is $879 at Ashley House.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Katy is starting from $1,060 at The Place at Barker Cypress - 1822.

What is the most affordable Katy Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Katy Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Catalon and starts from $1,489.

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