Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mason Lakes Neighborhood of Katy, TX from $500 (48 Rentals)

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Emory West Cypress
$1,262 - $1,802
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$1,170 - $1,710
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Emory West Cypress

19770 Clay RdKaty, TX 77449
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The Commons at Hollyhock
$1,264 - $5,331
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$1,206 - $5,273
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The Commons at Hollyhock

5751 Greenhouse RdKaty, TX 77449
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Prose Riviana
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$1,332 - $2,852
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$1,220 - $2,740
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Prose Riviana

23030 Cunningham Falls TrlKaty, TX 77493
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Alta Cypress Springs
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$1,462 - $2,683
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$1,329 - $2,550
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Alta Cypress Springs

6810 Fry RdKaty, TX 77449
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Greenhouse Villas
$1,495 - $1,840
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$1,475 - $1,820
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Greenhouse Villas

5906 Grand Colony DrKaty, TX 77449
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property at 6615 Laurel Glen Dr

$1,649

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$1,592
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$1,649

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property at 20618 Sycamore Crest Ln

$1,649

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$1,504
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$145

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$1,649

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property at 19235 Sandelford Dr

$1,660

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$1,515
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$1,660

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property at 19230 Sandelford Dr

$1,670

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$1,670

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$1,670

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property at 19770 Clay Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19770 Clay Rd

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Reserve at Ventana Lakes
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Ventana Lakes

23100 Clay RdKaty, TX 77493
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property at 19770 Clay Rd

$1,365

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$1,365

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property at 19770 Clay Rd

$1,450

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$1,450

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property at 23100 Clay Rd

$1,137 - $2,445

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23100 Clay Rd

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Prose Highland
$1,272 - $1,803
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$1,272 - $1,803

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Prose Highland

3740 Barker Cypress RdHouston, TX 77084
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Prose Canopy
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$1,329 - $2,104
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$1,215 - $1,990
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Prose Canopy

19939 Longenbaugh RdCypress, TX 77433
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property at 17728 Northhagen Dr

$1,655

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$1,625
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$1,655

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17728 Northhagen Dr

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property at 19122 Yellow Thrush Dr

$1,650

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Mason Lakes, Katy, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mason Lakes Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mason Lakes area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Carrington at Barker Cypress priced from $1,187. The Commons at Hollyhock has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,202. Here are the most affordable Mason Lakes apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carrington at Barker CypressA11BR,1BA$1,187
The Commons at HollyhockA1 - The Birch1BR,1BA$1,202
Fidelis Cypress CreekA11BR,1BA$1,235
Reserve at Ventana LakesA11BR,1BA$1,256
Emory West CypressA1.P61BR,1BA$1,262
Esperanza at Keith HarrowA11BR,1BA$1,282
The Gardens at GreenhouseA11BR,1BA$1,300
Prose RivianaA31BR,1BA$1,322
Prose CanopyA11BR,1BA$1,379
Cue Luxury Apartments1x1 A2E1BR,1BA$1,405

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mason Lakes, TX

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mason Lakes area is the $1.58 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Peek Road in the in the Lakes at Mason Park neighborhood starting from $2,309. The second greatest value Mason Lakes apartment is the Della Model at Millers at Elyson starting at $2,375 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Mason Lakes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mason Lakes apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon Peek RoadPlan 13BR,2.5BA$1.58
Millers at ElysonDella3BR,2.5BA$1.64
Skyview FlatsC13BR,2BA$1.50
Greenhouse VillasC13BR,2BA$1.39
Carrington at Barker CypressA1G1BR,1BA$1.55
Cue Luxury Apartments1x1 A2E1BR,1BA$1.68
Emory West CypressA11BR,1BA$1.73
Esperanza at Keith HarrowB12BR,2BA$1.78
The Commons at HollyhockA1 - The Birch1BR,1BA$1.62
Fidelis Cypress CreekA1-HC1BR,1BA$1.86

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mason Lakes Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mason Lakes?

The cheapest apartment in Mason Lakes is Carrington at Barker Cypress which is listed at $1,187, while the average apartment in Mason Lakes costs $3,257.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mason Lakes?

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 30 regular apartments in Mason Lakes 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 Mason Lakes?

Cheap apartments in Mason Lakes have an average cost of $237 which is $3,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mason Lakes.

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