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Lake Haven
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Haven

1051 Columbia Memorial PkwyKemah, TX 77565
Senior Living
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property at 618 reppert street

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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618 reppert street, Unit 7

618 reppert street
BacliffTX77518
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Century South Shore
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Century South Shore

2800 E League City PkyLeague City, TX 77573
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219 Jackson Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

219 Jackson Ave

219 Jackson AveBacliff, TX 77518
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property at 3300 Pebblebrook Dr

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3300 Pebblebrook Dr, Unit 15

3300 Pebblebrook Dr
SeabrookTX77586

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Kemah, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Kemah, TX

Pricing Updated: 06/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Kemah, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Kemah Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Clear Lake Shores$3,001$516356

Cheapest Available Kemah Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Kemah, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Bar Harbor Apartment Homes in the Oak Ridge Meadows neighborhood priced from $780. Coral Bay in the Oak Ridge Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Kemah apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bar Harbor Apartment HomesA1- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$780
Coral BayStudio AStudio,1BA$849
Banyan CoveA1BR,1BA$879
Infinity at Seabrook formerly Groves at SeabrookA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$890
Teakwood at SeabrookA11BR,1BA$969
Apollo Palms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$969
Shor on Clear LakeThe Clipper1BR,1BA$970
Pirates Landing1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Century South ShoreAthens1BR,1BA$1,063
Regatta BayA21BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kemah, TX

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kemah area is the $1.53 price per square foot B Floor Plan Model at Legend Point Condominiums in the in the South Shore Harbour neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Kemah apartment is the 1×1 Model at Park at Waterford Harbor starting at $1,445 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the South Shore Harbour neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kemah apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Legend Point CondominiumsB Floor Plan2BR,2BA$1.53
Park at Waterford Harbor1×11BR,1BA$1.71
Fairways at South ShoreA1 - Champions1BR,1BA$1.71
Century South ShoreAthens1BR,1BA$1.57
Shor on Clear LakeThe Clipper1BR,1BA$1.45
South Shore LakesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
Banyan CoveA1BR,1BA$1.36
Infinity at Seabrook formerly Groves at SeabrookA1 - 1x11BR,1BA$1.39
Apollo Palms Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Bar Harbor Apartment HomesA2R- Newly Upgraded!1BR,1BA$1.57

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Kemah Overview

Located near scenic Galveston Bay, Kemah has blossomed into a thriving small city. Boasting an economic base largely focused upon tourism, this quaint and welcoming community is a fantastic option for those looking to explore the quieter side of Texas life.

Why live in Kemah, TX?

Dubbed the 'Gateway to the Bay', Kemah has much to offer potential new residents. The seaside scenery is legendary, and the charming ambiance of the city proper is flush with boutiques, eateries and retail store options. This is a city for those yearning for a place where everyone knows your name, and doors are often left unlocked. If spectacular oceanic views and a slower-paced way of life are your bread and butter, then look no further than an apartment in Kemah.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kemah Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kemah?

The cheapest apartment in Kemah is Bar Harbor Apartment Homes which is listed at $780, while the average apartment in Kemah costs $3,001.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kemah?

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 22 regular apartments in Kemah 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 Kemah?

Cheap apartments in Kemah have an average cost of $209 which is $2,792 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kemah.

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