Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakecrest Neighborhood of Katy, TX from $800 (47 Rentals)

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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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Premier at Katy
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Premier at Katy

24117 Bella Dolce LnKaty, 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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Millstone Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Millstone Apartments

23405 W Fernhurst DrKaty, TX 77494
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Pin Oak Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pin Oak Park

2508 Avenue DKaty, TX 77493
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Soneto On Western
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Soneto On Western

23615 Western Centre DrKaty, TX 77494

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Lakecrest, Katy, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakecrest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakecrest area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Premier at Katy priced from $993. Encore Motif has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,009. Here are the most affordable Lakecrest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Premier at KatyS1Studio,1BA$993
Encore MotifE1Studio,1BA$1,009
Luxe at Katy1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$1,039
Tessa at KatyA2 Essential Housing1BR,1BA$1,040
San PaseoAM2Studio,1BA$1,060
Bellrock Market StationA11BR,1BA$1,091
The Crawford at Grand MortonA2 Essential Housing1BR,1BA$1,100
The Standard at FranzA11BR,1BA$1,124
Kingsland Park 55+A5-Mkt1BR,1BA$1,158
Elation at Grandway WestA11BR,1BA$1,158

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakecrest, TX

As of January 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakecrest area is the $1.20 price per square foot B2 U Model at Pineview Terrace Apartments in the in the WoodCreek Reserve neighborhood starting from $1,274. The second greatest value Lakecrest apartment is the A2 Model at The Maddox starting at $1,351 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Falcon Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakecrest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pineview Terrace ApartmentsB2 U2BR,2BA$1.20
The MaddoxA21BR,1BA$1.61
Bellrock Market StationA3A1BR,1BA$1.76
San TierraB21BR,1BA$1.77
Katy Ranch Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.72
Elation at Grandway WestA21BR,1BA$1.75
The Grand Parkway Senior ApartmentsAdair1BR,1BA$1.72
San Remo Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
The Standard at FranzA11BR,1BA$1.61
Luxe at Katy1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$1.55

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Lakecrest, Katy, TX

Ranked #10

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakecrest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakecrest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakecrest is under $1,158.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakecrest?

The cheapest apartment in Lakecrest is Luxe at Katy which is listed at $1,039, while the average apartment in Lakecrest costs $2,589.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakecrest?

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 49 regular apartments in Lakecrest 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 Lakecrest?

Cheap apartments in Lakecrest have an average cost of $131 which is $2,458 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakecrest.

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