Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakecrest Neighborhood of Katy, TX from $800 (38 Rentals)

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1518 East Ave

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1518 East Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1518 East Ave

1518 East AveKaty, TX 77493
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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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Pin Oak Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pin Oak Park

2508 Avenue DKaty, TX 77493
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Premier at Katy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Premier at Katy

24117 Bella Dolce LnKaty, TX 77494

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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 1 Bed unit found at Kingsland Park priced from $830. Tessa at Katy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,029. Here are the most affordable Lakecrest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kingsland ParkA51BR,1BA$830
Tessa at KatyA6 Essential Housing1BR,1BA$1,029
The Standard at FranzA21BR,1BA$1,125
The Crawford at Grand MortonA1 Essential Housing1BR,1BA$1,138
San TierraAE1Studio,1BA$1,140
Brea Luxury ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,150
San PaseoAM1Studio,1BA$1,170
Greenwood at KatyOak A1BR,1BA$1,178
Falcon at Grand HarborA11BR,1BA$1,185
Premier at KatyS1Studio,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakecrest, TX

As of July 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakecrest area is the $1.48 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - B3S Model at Luxe at Katy in the in the Falcon Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,925. The second greatest value Lakecrest apartment is the B2 U Model at Pineview Terrace Apartments starting at $1,395 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the WoodCreek Reserve 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.
Luxe at Katy2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - B3S2BR,2BA$1.48
Pineview Terrace ApartmentsB2 U2BR,2BA$1.31
Katy Ranch Apartments2 Bed, 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.71
Encore MotifA21BR,1BA$1.56
Elite 99 WestA21BR,1BA$1.60
The MaddoxA11BR,1BA$1.74
San Remo Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
Tessa at KatyA1 Essential Housing1BR,1BA$1.65
Brea Luxury ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.68
Kingsland ParkA21BR,1BA$1.65

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakecrest, Katy, TX

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Katy, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Lakecrest Neighborhood in Katy, TX

Walk Score®

34 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

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  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,190.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakecrest?

The cheapest apartment in Lakecrest is Kingsland Park which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Lakecrest costs $2,599.

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 32 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 $115 which is $2,484 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakecrest.

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