Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakecrest Neighborhood of Katy, TX from $800 (70 Rentals)

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Encore Motif
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$1,228 - $1,952
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Encore Motif

23233 Western Centre DrKaty, TX 77494
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Greenwood at Katy
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$1,335 - $2,415
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Greenwood at Katy

1700 Katy Fort Bend RdKaty, TX 77493
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Lenox Katy Crossing
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$1,417 - $3,227
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Lenox Katy Crossing

23414 W Fernhurst DrKaty, TX 77494
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Lenox Katy Grove
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$1,450 - $2,200
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Lenox Katy Grove

23615 Kingsland BlvdKaty, 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 1 Bed unit found at Elite 99 West priced from $989. The Century at Katy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $994. Here are the most affordable Lakecrest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Elite 99 WestA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$989
The Century at KatyA21BR,1BA$994
Premier at KatyS1Studio,1BA$1,029
Kingsland Park 55+A2-Mkt1BR,1BA$1,058
Tessa at KatyA1 Essential Housing1BR,1BA$1,063
Marquis at Katy1A1BR,1BA$1,067
The Cape at Grand HarborChesapeake1BR,1BA$1,071
The Crawford at Grand MortonA1 Essential Housing1BR,1BA$1,087
Reserve on KingslandA21BR,1BA$1,093
Luxe at Katy1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$1,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakecrest, TX

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakecrest area is the $1.41 price per square foot B2 Model at The Crossing at Katy Ranch in the in the Falcon Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,765. The second greatest value Lakecrest apartment is the B3G Model at Regalia Bella Terra apartments starting at $1,790 with a $1.60 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.
The Crossing at Katy RanchB22BR,2BA$1.41
Regalia Bella Terra apartmentsB3G2BR,2BA$1.60
Pineview Terrace ApartmentsB2 U2BR,2BA$1.27
The MaddoxA31BR,1BA$1.61
Katy Ranch Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath D (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.55
Elite 99 WestA2 - 1x11BR,1BA$1.60
The Cape at Grand HarborNewport1BR,1BA$1.60
The Grand Parkway Senior ApartmentsAdair1BR,1BA$1.65
Tessa at KatyA1 Essential Housing1BR,1BA$1.55
Luxe at Katy1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - A11BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakecrest Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lakecrest?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lakecrest is at Premier at Katy listed at $1,029.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakecrest Apartment is $989 at Elite 99 West.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakecrest is starting from $1,255 at Marquis at Katy.

What is the most affordable Lakecrest Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Lakecrest Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Tessa at Katy and starts from $1,763.

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