Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stafford, TX from $300 (40 Rentals)

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11715 S Glen Dr

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Floral Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Floral Gardens

7950 S Sam Houston Pky WHouston, TX 77085
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MADISON APARTMENTS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MADISON APARTMENTS

9701 Forum Park DrHouston, TX 77036
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Airport Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Airport Crossing

8300 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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Amritta Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Amritta Apartments

7800 W Airport BlvdHouston, TX 77071

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Westwood

10225 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77036
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Stafford, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Stafford, TX

Pricing Updated: 09/19/2025

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
Fountain Lake$1,772$513527
Sugar Ridge$1,846$513431
Kirkwood$1,861$513519
Stafford Oaks$2,000$513444

Cheapest Available Stafford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stafford, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Oak Lofts Crossing in the Woodland West neighborhood priced from $513. Sedona Square in the Alief neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $628. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stafford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oak Lofts Crossing1x11BR,1BA$513
Sedona SquareA11BR,1BA$628
Summit at 7700The Bartlett1BR,1BA$688
Airport CrossingA2R21BR,1BA$706
Buena Vista apartments1x1A Classic1BR,1BA$770
The OasisStudioStudio,1BA$779
Star Beltway 8 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$799
Townhome ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$799
The AthenaA21BR,1BA$804
Brays Oaks VillageA1C1BR,1BA$815

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stafford, TX

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stafford area is the $0.98 price per square foot 11503 Nobility Dr Model at 11503 Nobility Dr, Unit C in the in the Alief neighborhood starting from $1,100. The second greatest value Stafford apartment is the Corpus Model at Huntington Village And Cambridge Crossing starting at $1,227 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Alief 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.
11503 Nobility Dr, Unit C11503 Nobility Dr2BR,1BA$0.98
Huntington Village And Cambridge CrossingCorpus2BR,2BA$1.30
La SoleraB2-P2BR,1BA$1.13
Las Varandas Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.20
The AthenaA21BR,1BA$1.09
Townhome ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.28
Oak Lofts Crossing1x11BR,1BA$0.79
Buena Vista apartments1x1A Classic1BR,1BA$1.23
Summit at 7700The Bartlett1BR,1BA$1.20
Sedona SquareA11BR,1BA$1.15

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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 $815.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Stafford?

The cheapest apartment in Stafford is Oak Lofts Crossing which is listed at $513, while the average apartment in Stafford costs $1,869.

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 22 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 $1,015 which is $854 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Stafford.

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