Renting in Houston: What's the cheapest apartment available right now?

470 Maxey Road.

470 Maxey Road. | Photos: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one-bedroom in Houston are hovering around $1,225. 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 price-conscious 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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470 Maxey Road, #5164

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 470 Maxey Road, #5164, in Northshore, which is going for $535/month.

Pets are not permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is somewhat walkable, is fairly bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(See the full listing here.)

1303 Gears Road

Next up is this 484-square-foot studio, located at 1303 Gears Road in Greater Greenspoint and listed for $575/month.

In the unit, expect air conditioning, a walk-in closet and in-unit laundry. The building offers garage parking, outdoor space and a swimming pool. Pets are not permitted.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address isn't very walkable, is somewhat bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Here's the listing.)

2305 Hayes Road, #4487

This studio apartment, situated at 2305 Hayes Road, #4487 in Briarforest Area, is also listed for $575/month.

Pets are not permitted. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is somewhat walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has good transit options.

(See the listing here.)

503 El Dorado Blvd., #5160

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 503 El Dorado Blvd., #5160, in Clear Lake, which is going for $595/month.

Pets are not allowed. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is somewhat walkable, is relatively bikeable and has minimal transit options.

(Check out the listing here.)

5701 Schumacher Lane

Listed at $600/month, this 390-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom is located at 5701 Schumacher Lane in Mid West.

Building amenities include on-site laundry and secured entry. Pets are not permitted.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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