Cheap Homes for Rent in the Houston Neighborhood of San Antonio, TX from $895 (4 Rentals)

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property at 421 Howard St
$895 - $950

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Base Rent$895 - $950

Total Monthly Price$895 - $950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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421 Howard St

San AntonioTX78212
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property at 709 E Elmira St
$1,470

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Total Monthly Price$1,470
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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709 E Elmira St

San AntonioTX78212

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property at 121 Daniel St
$2,000

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Base Rent$2,000

Total Monthly Price$2,000
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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121 Daniel St

San AntonioTX78204

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Houston area is the $1.28 price per square foot Colorado Model at River View Apartments in the in the Midtown San Antonio neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Houston apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at The Peanut Factory Lofts starting at $995 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
River View ApartmentsColorado2BR,1BA$1.28
The Peanut Factory Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.95
Palacio Del Sol I & II Senior Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.58
Cadillac Lofts - Residentialcl1x21BR,2BA$1.65
CalcasieuC12BR,2BA$1.77
Refugio PlaceA2b1BR,1BA$1.50
Museum Reach Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.74
The HowardA11BR,1BA$1.27
Granada Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Soap Factory ApartmentsS4Studio ,1BA$1.87

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Houston, San Antonio, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Houston?

There are currently 101 Apartments for Rent in Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $455 to $5,498. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Houston ranging from $895 to $4,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Houston ranges from $895 to $4,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,605.

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