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M5250

5250 Brownway Street, Houston TX 77056

(209) 789-3043

$1,340

38 units available

Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed

Best Unit

Studio - 1 Bath - 544 sqft - Avail. now

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Offers everything you're looking for

Crimson

2220 Westcreek Lane, Houston TX 77027

(856) 414-5955

$2,960

Rent Savings

6 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Best Unit

1 Bed - 1.5 Bath - 1067 sqft - Avail. May 5

Amenities

Offers everything you're looking for

SoDo on Main

1625 Main St, Houston TX 77002

(713) 766-0754

$1,283+

Rent Savings

40 units available

Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Best Unit

Studio - 1 Bath - 577 sqft - Avail. now

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Kingwood Glen

200 Northpines Drive, Houston TX 77339

(410) 690-7648

$1,095

Rent Savings

22 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Best Unit

1 Bed - 1 Bath - 637 sqft - Avail. May 18

Amenities

Offers everything you're looking for

Vermillion Apartments - Affordable Housing

3360 Alice Street, Houston TX 77021

(641) 426-3190

$1,188

Rent Savings

14 units available

2 bed • 3 bed

Best Unit

2 Bed - 2 Bath - 945 sqft - Avail. now

Amenities

Offers everything you're looking for

Affordable Housing - Pinewood Apartments

5900 Greens Road, Houston TX 77396

(385) 474-4729

$999

Rent Savings

23 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Best Unit

1 Bed - 1 Bath - 688 sqft - Avail. now

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Grove at White Oak

1710 West T C Jester Blvd, Houston TX 77008

(832) 408-9980

$1,039

Rent Savings

16 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

Best Unit

1 Bed - 1 Bath - 600 sqft - Avail. Apr 26

Amenities

Offers everything you're looking for

The Daphne Apartments

1800 El Paseo St, Houston TX 77054

(334) 373-4277

$909

14 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

Best Unit

1 Bed - 1 Bath - 600 sqft - Avail. now

Amenities

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Aventura on Briar Forest

14515 Briar Forest Drive, Houston TX 77077

(281) 784-9196

$1,026

Rent Savings

24 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Best Unit

1 Bed - 1 Bath - 676 sqft - Avail. now

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Maroneal

2222 Maroneal Street, Houston TX 77030

(281) 399-4412

$1,165

25 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Best Unit

1 Bed - 1 Bath - 610 sqft - Avail. now

Amenities

Offers everything you're looking for

Montecito

2300 McCue Road, Houston TX 77056

(281) 533-8403

$1,185

25 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Best Unit

1 Bed - 1 Bath - 875 sqft - Avail. Apr 7

Amenities

Offers everything you're looking for

San Montego

1600 Eldridge Parkway, Houston TX 77077

(281) 399-4331

$1,209

Rent Savings

24 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Best Unit

1 Bed - 1 Bath - 886 sqft - Avail. now

Amenities

Offers everything you're looking for

The Belmont Apartments

3000 Bissonnet Street, Houston TX 77005

(423) 799-3853

$1,525

21 units available

1 bed • 2 bed

Best Unit

1 Bed - 1 Bath - 716 sqft - Avail. Apr 26

Amenities

Offers everything you're looking for

Windsor Shepherd

611 Shepherd Drive, Houston TX 77007

(346) 586-4666

$1,299

Rent Savings

20 units available

Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed

Best Unit

1 Bed - 1 Bath - 649 sqft - Avail. May 2

Amenities

Offers everything you're looking for

Catalyst Houston

1475 Texas Ave, Houston TX 77002

(713) 322-4155

$1,710

Rent Savings

22 units available

Studio • 1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Best Unit

Studio - 1 Bath - 613 sqft - Avail. Apr 7

Amenities

Offers everything you're looking for

5.0

Discovery at Kingwood

150 Northpark Plaza Drive, Houston TX 77339

(281) 978-4987

$1,298

Rent Savings

Top rated for Location

15 units available

1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed

Best Unit

1 Bed - 1 Bath - 642 sqft - Avail. May 5

Amenities

Offers everything you're looking for

Average rent in Houston, Texas

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Houston is $1,384, while the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,749. Rent rates updated 3 days ago

Studio

$1,378

1 Bed

$1,384

2 Beds

$1,749

3+ Beds

$2,278

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FAQs answered by renters in Houston, TX

Do you have any advice for someone searching for apartments in highly walkable areas of Houston?

Answer 1
Katy is a Great area
answered on February 20 2025 by Roosevelt d.
Answer 2
search on foot or try to work with a locator if you want decent pricing
answered on February 20 2025 by aaliyah m.
Answer 3
Feeling safe is most important. I was looking for a quiet uncongested area.
answered on February 19 2025 by Marie B.
Answer 4
Rent private own. Stay away from corporations.
answered on February 19 2025 by Norman g.
Answer 5
Stay in the Montrose, galleria or Heights area.
answered on February 19 2025 by Aisha A.
Answer 6
Make sure you look at the reviews, before renting
answered on February 19 2025 by Johana D.
Answer 7
Downtown, Montrose, midtown.
answered on February 19 2025 by Reina A.
Answer 8
Don’t come to Houston or live downtown if you want something highly walkable.
answered on February 19 2025 by Jordan D.
Answer 9
There’s different places where you can live without feeling the need to go with hype and living downtown Houston area.
answered on February 19 2025 by Saki P.
Answer 10
Research the area to see if that’s a location that you’d like to live in.
answered on February 19 2025 by Anonymous
Answer 11
Houston is not super walkable
answered on February 19 2025 by Ayanna L.
Answer 12
Central downtown. Midtown
answered on February 19 2025 by Tosha B.
Answer 13
Be comfortable with dealing with pets a lot
answered on February 19 2025 by Juliana A.
Answer 14
Just because it's highly walkable does not make it safe.
answered on February 19 2025 by Ayana J.
Answer 15
My advice is don’t place too much value in walkability in a city like Houston.
answered on February 19 2025 by Natalee H.
Answer 16
Stay near downtown
answered on February 19 2025 by Kenzie K.
Answer 17
Rice Village. Hanover is amazing.
answered on February 19 2025 by Cyn H.
Answer 18
Rice Military
answered on February 19 2025 by Living L.
Answer 19
You will need a car in Houston
answered on February 19 2025 by Nikita P.
Answer 20
Not many places are highly walkable due to unfinished sidewalks.
answered on February 19 2025 by Aaron B.
Answer 21
Near a bus route lo
answered on February 19 2025 by rodolfo v.
Answer 22
Have at least 800 for monthly bills. Have somewhat reliable transportation—bike, car.
answered on February 19 2025 by Justin H.
Answer 23
Lookup bus lines and how frequently they show up. That’s the most important factor to not relying on a car
answered on February 19 2025 by Grace D.
Answer 24
Make sure you go look at the apartment before you believe the pictures online
answered on February 19 2025 by Latoya M.
Answer 25
If you like traffic and business go downtown but I’d recommend woodlands conroe and spring for more peace and quiet
answered on February 19 2025 by Akeem D.
Answer 26
Non existent try Austin or a smaller town
answered on February 19 2025 by ethan r.
Answer 27
That is hard to find in the Katy area
answered on February 19 2025 by Antonella l.
Answer 28
Not really "walkable " areas or neighborhoods
answered on February 19 2025 by Ane R.
Answer 29
Southwest Houston along Westheimer is a great place to live
answered on February 19 2025 by Dennis P.
Answer 30
Go to the suburbs for more affordable housing.
answered on February 19 2025 by Polly A.
Answer 31
Yes. Check out Woodway Square.
answered on February 19 2025 by Lois A.
Answer 32
Take your time and go visit the property’s you like day and night
answered on February 19 2025 by Alexa L.
Answer 33
Yea the Richmond area is great for walking and exploring the area with lots of restaurants and places to art galleries .
answered on February 19 2025 by Anis N.
Answer 34
45000
answered on February 19 2025 by Albert N.
Answer 35
Woodlands
answered on February 19 2025 by Teresa J.
Answer 36
Alexan River Oaks! It’s the place to be in River oaks. Very walkable
answered on February 19 2025 by Alexis d.
Answer 37
Galleria area
answered on February 19 2025 by Jamia c.
Answer 38
Take your time. Utilize a realtor that knows the area well, know what you are looking for in your next home and community. Visit different areas of town and then go with the one that you have peace about.
answered on February 19 2025 by Mamie W.
Answer 39
Live downtown for highly walkable. Live in the suburbs if you don't want to be in downtown
answered on February 19 2025 by Alexis B.
Answer 40
Make sure you find a place that’s near where you work because traffic is always there
answered on February 19 2025 by Dymond A.
Answer 41
Visit the area beforehand if you can. Google maps will give you a glimpse of the area but it’ll be more beneficial to be there to experience first hand.
answered on February 19 2025 by Chris R.
Answer 42
If they are in walking distance of downtown or the Galleria they will be overpriced.
answered on February 19 2025 by Anthony N.
Answer 43
Look at all reviews. It varies
answered on February 19 2025 by Charron b.
Answer 44
Get a great management team!
answered on February 19 2025 by Charlotte J.
Answer 45
Find something in a central area
answered on February 19 2025 by Derick B.
Answer 46
Read the reviews, inspect the property & be aware of locations offering specials
answered on February 19 2025 by Chassity M.

What are the requirements to rent an apartment in Houston?

Answer 1
Valid ID 2 times rent
answered on February 21 2025 by Nadia H.
Answer 2
3 times the rent
answered on February 21 2025 by Kheyera S.
Answer 3
3x’s the rent, down payment and credit score
answered on February 20 2025 by Julie G.
Answer 4
3x rent
answered on February 20 2025 by aaliyah m.
Answer 5
Good credit score and proof of income
answered on February 20 2025 by Ezzeldin H.
Answer 6
A job
answered on February 20 2025 by Johnathan M.
Answer 7
A job and no background
answered on February 19 2025 by yolanda O.
Answer 8
3xrent
answered on February 19 2025 by juanita A.
Answer 9
Proof of income, good credit rating, past rental history.
answered on February 19 2025 by Marie B.
Answer 10
Job history, rental history, income
answered on February 19 2025 by Michael C.
Answer 11
make 3x rent, have verifiable income and good credit history
answered on February 19 2025 by Aisha A.
Answer 12
Income
answered on February 19 2025 by Johana D.
Answer 13
Credit, renting history, deposits
answered on February 19 2025 by Reina A.
Answer 14
Check stubs and background/credit check
answered on February 19 2025 by Kenzie E.
Answer 15
Make double the rent price minimum
answered on February 19 2025 by Jordan D.
Answer 16
Income almost 3 times the rent amount and possibly renters insurance
answered on February 19 2025 by Anonymous
Answer 17
3 times the rent
answered on February 19 2025 by YVETTE T.
Answer 18
Good rental history and 3xs the rent some even what a perfect credit score.
answered on February 19 2025 by Tabitha R.
Answer 19
I believe 3x the rent, and good history.
answered on February 19 2025 by Regene H.
Answer 20
3x rent
answered on February 19 2025 by Ashley J.
Answer 21
generally income of 3 times the rent, no criminal record, credit score around 600, but additional deposits can make up for some of those issues
answered on February 19 2025 by Ella T.
Answer 22
Credit score of 550 or above no evictions. No outstanding balances with prior rental history. Clean criminal background of any level of assault, or felony convictions
answered on February 19 2025 by Tosha B.
Answer 23
Proof of income and check stubs
answered on February 19 2025 by Juliana A.
Answer 24
Good rental history for past 2-3 years, make at least 3Xs the rent
answered on February 19 2025 by Ayana J.
Answer 25
Typically first and last month’s rent payment along with any pet fees applicable, as well as proof of consistent and sufficient income.
answered on February 19 2025 by Natalee H.
Answer 26
Income and credit score
answered on February 19 2025 by perry s.
Answer 27
Pass a criminal and credit background check, make 2 times your rent.
answered on February 19 2025 by Martha M.
Answer 28
Make 3x the rent which is crazy
answered on February 19 2025 by Jaclyn H.
Answer 29
. income and background
answered on February 19 2025 by Nikita P.
Answer 30
2 x salary
answered on February 19 2025 by Aaron B.
Answer 31
Check stubs,and credit hist
answered on February 19 2025 by Clinton S.
Answer 32
Background check and income
answered on February 19 2025 by Sudha P.
Answer 33
Make 3x the required amount.
answered on February 19 2025 by Justin H.
Answer 34
To make at least 3x’s the rent for most properties
answered on February 19 2025 by Robyn W.
Answer 35
The most common is passing a background check including credit check.
answered on February 19 2025 by Ariane G.
Answer 36
Every apartment is different, but it’s usually four times the amount of rent unless it’s an income based property which most of these places in Houston are going to
answered on February 19 2025 by Annette V.
Answer 37
3 times the rent, good rental history
answered on February 19 2025 by Ja T.
Answer 38
Good credit helps. Most places want your income to be about 3 times your rent.
answered on February 19 2025 by Maggie C.
Answer 39
Good history and deposit
answered on February 19 2025 by RAMONA E.
Answer 40
Good credit and substantial income
answered on February 19 2025 by Karl T.
Answer 41
Pay, deposit, good credit
answered on February 19 2025 by Rumeza J.
Answer 42
Drivers License, proof of income, renters history, GOOD credit, 4 recent pay stubs, proof of employment, pass a background check
answered on February 19 2025 by Kaylee M.
Answer 43
Good credit score and background
answered on February 19 2025 by Ericka H.
Answer 44
3x rent
answered on February 19 2025 by Colton S.
Answer 45
Excellent rental history, a stable job and resident history
answered on February 19 2025 by Dennis P.
Answer 46
3x rent
answered on February 19 2025 by Andrèa R.
Answer 47
Decent credit and 3x the rent as monthly income.
answered on February 19 2025 by Polly A.
Answer 48
Enough salary and good references.
answered on February 19 2025 by Lois A.
Answer 49
Valid job decent credit good payment history
answered on February 19 2025 by Ash F.
Answer 50
Salary 3 x the rent
answered on February 19 2025 by Albert N.
Answer 51
Need to make 3x the rent
answered on February 19 2025 by Jamia c.
Answer 52
3x the rent amount.
answered on February 19 2025 by Saana H.
Answer 53
Income 3 x the monthly rent; valid ID, excellent credit
answered on February 19 2025 by Mamie W.
Answer 54
2.5x rent
answered on February 19 2025 by Alexis B.
Answer 55
Pay stub, make 3x the rent, employment verification, rental history, credit score
answered on February 19 2025 by Dymond A.
Answer 56
Depends where you rent but typically income has to be 2-3 times rent, most places do a background check and credit check, valid ID, and current pay stubs or offer letter.
answered on February 19 2025 by Chris R.
Answer 57
Good rental history
answered on February 19 2025 by Anthony N.
Answer 58
3 times the rent and no broken leases
answered on February 19 2025 by Ricanda S.
Answer 59
Income must be 3X the rent
answered on February 19 2025 by Jade P.
Answer 60
Good Credit, good income
answered on February 19 2025 by Charlotte J.
Answer 61
3x the rent and pay stubs
answered on February 19 2025 by Derick B.
Answer 62
Good credit finances
answered on February 19 2025 by matonya w.
Answer 63
Work , pay bills on time
answered on February 19 2025 by Sheanta p.
Answer 64
3x’s the rent income, no background and great credit
answered on February 19 2025 by Chassity M.
Answer 65
Income verification, id, credit,
answered on February 19 2025 by Detreon S.
Answer 66
3x rent, good rental history
answered on February 19 2025 by Cesalee R.

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