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Houses under $3,000 for Rent in Katy, TX

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Katy at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,329
(All bedrooms and property types)
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School Rating

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Schools in Katy
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Some Transit

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Transportation in Katy
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Somewhat Bikeable

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Katy, TX Houses for Rent

Located at the intersection of Harris, Fort Bend, and Waller counties, Katy combines historic charm with suburban convenience. Originally established as a railroad town in the 1890s, this city has grown from its agricultural beginnings as a rice farming community into a sought-after suburban destination. With average rent for one-bedroom apartments around $1,351, Katy offers housing options from contemporary apartment communities to rentals in the historic Old Towne district.

Apartments in Katy provide convenient access to employment centers via Interstate 10, with downtown Houston 29 miles east. The area features Katy Mills Mall and Katy Asian Town for shopping and dining, while Mary Jo Peckham Park and the City of Katy Dog Park offer outdoor recreation. The Katy Independent School District serves the area, and recent developments like the University of Houston's Katy Campus have added to the community's amenities. The median household income is $114,917, reflecting the area's economic stability.

Renting in Katy

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Getting Around Katy

Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you'll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
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Education

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Seven Lakes High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,595 Students
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Obra D Tompkins High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,908 Students
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Cinco Ranch High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,656 Students
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Taylor High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,085 Students
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Katy High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,330 Students
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Beckendorff J High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,731 Students
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Seven Lakes J High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,630 Students
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Tays J High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,508 Students
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Garland Mcmeans Jr High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,169 Students
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Woodcreek J High School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,568 Students

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