Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cinco SW Sterling Neighborhood of Katy, TX from $500 (165 Rentals)

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Boardwalk Lofts
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$1,117 - $2,660
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Boardwalk Lofts

122 Lakeview WayKaty, TX 77494
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Grand Reserve
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$1,117 - $6,528
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Grand Reserve

22101 Grand Corner DrKaty, TX 77494
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Elite 99 West
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$1,181 - $2,465
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Elite 99 West

23400 Kingsland BlvdKaty, TX 77494
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The Cape at Grand Harbor
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$1,274 - $2,507
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The Cape at Grand Harbor

24758 Grand Harbor DrKaty, TX 77494
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Encore Motif
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$1,294 - $1,900
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Encore Motif

23233 Western Centre DrKaty, TX 77494
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Lenox Grand West
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$1,327 - $2,581
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Lenox Grand West

750 W Grand Pky SKaty, TX 77494
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Lenox Katy Grove
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$1,440 - $2,200
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Lenox Katy Grove

23615 Kingsland BlvdKaty, TX 77494
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Lenox Katy Crossing
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$1,447 - $3,036
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Lenox Katy Crossing

23414 W Fernhurst DrKaty, TX 77494
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Hudson Crossing
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$1,481 - $2,916
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Hudson Crossing

23933 Kingsland BlvdKaty, TX 77494
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Cheapest Available Cinco SW Sterling Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cinco SW Sterling area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Cornerstone Ranch priced from $899. Villas of Park Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $916. Here are the most affordable Cinco SW Sterling apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone RanchA11BR,1BA$899
Villas of Park GroveRoma- Affordable1BR,1BA$916
Marquis Grand Lakes1D1BR,1BA$946
The Retreat at Cinco RanchA11BR,1BA$949
Hanover LakemontA60a1BR,1BA$985
The Sutton ApartmentsA1 Classic1BR,1BA$990
Ashley HouseA21BR,1BA$999
Nottingham Place1E1BR,1BA$999
The Century at KatyA21BR,1BA$1,044
Lodge @ 1550A11BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cinco SW Sterling, TX

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cinco SW Sterling area is the $1.42 price per square foot 4191 Model at Enclave at Mason Creek in the in the Falcon Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,489. The second greatest value Cinco SW Sterling apartment is the Medallion Model at Cyan Cinco Ranch Apartments starting at $2,332 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Cinco SW Sterling neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cinco SW Sterling apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Enclave at Mason Creek41914BR,3.5BA$1.42
Cyan Cinco Ranch ApartmentsMedallion3BR,2BA$1.52
The Crossing at Katy RanchC13BR,2BA$1.52
Marquis Grand Lakes3A3BR,2BA$1.42
VineyardsA21BR,1BA$1.44
Waterstone at Cinco RanchA3G - Attached Garage Included1BR,1BA$1.56
The Sutton ApartmentsA3 Classic1BR,1BA$1.43
Ashley HouseA21BR,1BA$1.40
SilverstreamA31BR,1BA$1.55
Cornerstone RanchA11BR,1BA$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cinco SW Sterling Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cinco SW Sterling?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cinco SW Sterling is at Boardwalk Lofts listed at $1,117.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cinco SW Sterling Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cinco SW Sterling Apartment is $899 at Cornerstone Ranch.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cinco SW Sterling Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cinco SW Sterling is starting from $1,099 at Cornerstone Ranch.

What is the most affordable Cinco SW Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cinco SW Sterling Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cornerstone Ranch and starts from $1,499.

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