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  11. $326 Off
    Price Drop. $326 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,011+
    2 BEDS
    $1,224+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$942 - $1,238
    Required Monthly Fees$69
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,011 - $1,307

    Haven at Main

    8700 Main St, Houston, TX 77025
    (832) 981-4417
  20. $300 Off
    Price Drop. $300 Off
    1 BED
    $999
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$999 - $1,699
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$999 - $1,699

    Warehouse District

    813 McKee St, Houston, TX 77002
    (346) 701-4860
  22. $196 Off
    Price Drop. $196 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,169
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,049 - $1,145
    Required Monthly Fees$120
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,169 - $1,265

    Ltd. Med Center

    12806 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, TX 77045
    (346) 517-8296
  23. $171 Off
    Price Drop. $171 Off
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    1 BED
    $1,242
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,199
    Required Monthly Fees$43
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,242

    Charleston at Fannin Station

    9779 Fannin Rail Way, Houston, TX 77045
    (346) 371-2632
  26. Exceptional Value
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    1 BED
    $1,018+
    2 BEDS
    $1,225+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$912 - $2,251
    Required Monthly Fees$105
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,017 - $2,356

    Avana Eldridge

    1415 Eldridge Pky, Houston, TX 77077
    (346) 423-3325
  28. Good Value
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    1 BED
    $1,298
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,166 - $2,072
    Required Monthly Fees$131
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,297 - $2,203

    Village at West University

    5151 Edloe St, Houston, TX 77005
    (832) 979-5003
  32. $164 Off
    Price Drop. $164 Off
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    1 BED
    $846+
    2 BEDS
    $1,083+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$810 - $1,738
    Required Monthly Fees$35
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$845 - $1,773

    Creole on Yorktown

    2400 Yorktown, Houston, TX 77056
    (855) 671-1920
  33. Rent Special
    Rent Special
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    STUDIO
    $859+
    1 BED
    $824+

    The Cove

    2000 Bay Area Blvd, Houston, TX 77058
    (832) 780-3238
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Houston at a Glance

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Houston, TX Apartments for Rent

Houston stands as the fourth-most populous city in the United States and serves as the energy capital of the world, home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and a thriving port system that connects Texas to global markets. Those searching for apartments for rent in Houston will discover a rental market as diverse as the city itself, with average one-bedroom rents around $1,180 and apartment communities spread across over 600 square miles of metropolitan area.

Renting in Houston opens doors to distinctive neighborhoods like The Heights with its historic charm and walkable streets, Midtown's entertainment district with easy access to downtown employment centers, and Montrose's eclectic dining and cultural scene. The city's extensive highway system, including Interstate 45, Interstate 10, and the 610 Loop, provides convenient commutes to major job centers in the energy sector, Texas Medical Center, and downtown business district. Renters can enjoy world-class attractions like the Museum District, Hermann Park's 445 acres of green space, professional sports venues including Minute Maid Park and Toyota Center, plus the upscale shopping and dining options at the Galleria, all while benefiting from Texas's lack of state income tax.

Why Houston?

  • Science, technology, and history at NASA’s Johnson Space Center.
  • Bull riding, cowboys, and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
  • Historic Market Square, alive with music, entertainment, and restaurants.
  • Professional sports teams, including the NFL’s Houston Texans.
  • Top-rated universities Rice University and the University of Houston.
  • Nearly 170 golf courses, 100 miles of trails, and a top-rated dog park.

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Challenge Early College High School

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Early College Academy At Southridge

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East Early College High School

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Clear Horizons Early College High School

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Cornerstone Academy

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Project Chrysalis Middle

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