According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Houston are hovering around $1,238. But how does the low-end pricing on a Houston rental look these days—and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings for studios and one-bedroom apartments to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find.
Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)
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3106 Callie St., #B
Listed at $600/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 3106 Callie St., #B, in Greater Third Ward , is 51.5 percent less than the median rent for a one bedroom in Houston, which is currently estimated at around $1,238/month.
In the unit, expect carpeted flooring, air conditioning, a balcony and a ceiling fan. The building provides on-site management and outdoor space. Pets are not allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.
According to Walk Score, the area around this address is somewhat walkable, is very bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.
(See the complete listing here.)
2151 S. Kirkwood Road
Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom at 2151 S. Kirkwood Road in Briarforest Area, which, at 454 square feet, is going for $603/month.
Amenities offered in the building include assigned parking, outdoor space, on-site laundry, a fitness center, a swimming pool and a lounge. In the unit, expect a balcony, a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, air conditioning, wooden cabinetry, a ceiling fan and a dishwasher. If you've got a pet, you'll be happy to learn that cats and dogs are welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options.
(See the full listing here.)
8162 Richmond Ave.
Then there's this 576-square-foot at 8162 Richmond Ave. in Mid West, listed at $615/month.
In the unit, expect to find air conditioning, carpeted flooring, a balcony, a fireplace, a dishwasher, a walk-in closet and a ceiling fan. The complex offers amenities like a business center, a fitness center, on-site laundry, on-site management, outdoor space, a lounge, a roof deck, secured entry, extra storage space and a swimming pool. For those with furry friends in tow, know that cats and dogs are permitted on this property. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.
According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.
(See the listing here.)
8430 Holiday Lane, #A
And here's a studio dwelling at 8430 Holiday Lane, #A, in Greater Hobby Area, which, with 250 square feet, is going for $625/month.
The building offers garage parking and outdoor space. In the unit, look for air conditioning, tiled flooring, ceiling fans and wooden cabinetry. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.
Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area isn't very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and doesn't offer many public transit options.
(Check out the listing here.)
2410 S. Kirkwood Road, #6695
Finally, over at 2410 S. Kirkwood Road, #6695 in Briarforest Area, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, going for $629/month.
The apartment features air conditioning, carpeting, a breakfast bar and a balcony. The complex has outdoor space. Pets aren't permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.
Per Walk Score ratings, this location is very walkable, is relatively bikeable and has some transit options.
(View the listing here.)
