Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stafford, TX from $300 (32 Rentals)

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Floral Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Floral Gardens

7950 S Sam Houston Pky WHouston, TX 77085
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Sedona Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sedona Square

11715 S Glen DrHouston, TX 77099
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Summit at 7700
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit at 7700

7700 W Airport BlvdHouston, TX 77071

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The Oasis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oasis

10250 Lands End DrHouston, TX 77099
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The Carlisle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlisle

9898 Forum Park DrHouston, TX 77036

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Reserve at Westwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Westwood

10225 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77036
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Amritta Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amritta Apartments

7800 W Airport BlvdHouston, TX 77071

Stafford, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stafford, TX

Pricing Updated: 08/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Stafford, 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 Stafford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Stafford Oaks$1,785$58497
Sugar Ridge$1,834$706293
Kirkwood$2,270$1,099196
Fountain Lake$2,350$1,099144

Cheapest Available Stafford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stafford, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Athena in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood priced from $597. Summit at 7700 in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $646. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stafford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AthenaA11BR,1BA$597
Summit at 7700The Bartlett1BR,1BA$646
Sedona SquareA11BR,1BA$652
Airport CrossingA2R21BR,1BA$706
La SoleraA2-P1BR,1BA$731
Crystal FallsThe CreekstoneStudio,1BA$759
Buena Villa Apartmentes1x1A - Classic1BR,1BA$770
Casa NubeA11BR,1BA$775
Star Beltway 8 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$799
Townhome ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stafford, TX

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stafford area is the $0.95 price per square foot Highlands Model at Huntington Village And Cambridge Crossing in the in the Alief neighborhood starting from $1,312. The second greatest value Stafford apartment is the Heath Model at Madison on the Meadow starting at $1,405 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stafford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Huntington Village And Cambridge CrossingHighlands2BR,2.5BA$0.95
Madison on the MeadowHeath2BR,2BA$1.29
La SoleraB4-D2BR,2BA$1.17
Collingham Park2x2 TH-B12BR,2BA$1.08
Reserve at Westwood2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.31
Huntington GlenB1-D2BR,1BA$1.32
Townhome ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.28
Buena Vista apartments1x1A Classic1BR,1BA$1.23
The AthenaA11BR,1BA$1.09
Sedona SquareA11BR,1BA$1.20

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Stafford Overview

Snugly situated within the confines of Fort Bend County, in the greater Houston area, Stafford is a tight-knit community well known for its smalltown charm and effortlessly welcoming ambiance. Far from the anonymous nature of a larger city, this Lone Star State locale is a place where neighbors know their neighbors, and children walk comfortably home from school.

Why live in Stafford, TX?

For those desiring the small town appeal of a city where everyone knows your name, look no further than Stafford. The school systems are well regarded, and with regional industry such as Texas Instruments calling the city limits home, sturdy employment is never far away. Of course, Houston and its big city excitement lies just a few miles away, making Stafford a true best of both worlds option for on-the-go young professionals and growing blue collar families.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Stafford, TX

Ranked #116

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Stafford, TX

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stafford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Stafford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Stafford is under $799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stafford?

The cheapest apartment in Stafford is The Athena which is listed at $597, while the average apartment in Stafford costs $2,059.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Stafford?

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 4 regular apartments in Stafford 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 Stafford?

Cheap apartments in Stafford have an average cost of $904 which is $1,155 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stafford.

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