Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fort Bend Houston Neighborhood of Missouri City, TX from $700 (4 Rentals)

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5818 Melanite
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5818 Melanite

5818 Melanite AveHouston, TX 77053

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Bend Houston, TX

As of May 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Bend Houston area is the $1.51 price per square foot Milan Model at The Tramonti in the in the Central Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,010. The second greatest value Fort Bend Houston apartment is the A Premium Model at Willow Ridge Apartments starting at $869 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Bend Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The TramontiMilan1BR,1BA$1.51
Willow Ridge ApartmentsA Premium1BR,1BA$1.57

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Bend Houston Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Bend Houston?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Bend Houston is Willow Ridge Apartments which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Fort Bend Houston costs $1,595.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Bend Houston?

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 8 regular apartments in Fort Bend Houston 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 Fort Bend Houston?

Cheap apartments in Fort Bend Houston have an average cost of $416 which is $1,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Bend Houston.

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