Cheap Apartments in Houston That Don't Feel Cheap
From $699/mo in North Houston's Champions area: gated access, renovated interiors, a resort-style pool, and washer/dryer connections in every home. Affordable because of the zip code — not because anything was cut.
Pay On Time, Save $100 Every Month: Apply by Saturday, October 31 and save $100 off your rent every month ($150 on two-bedrooms) for your first 12-month lease, as long as you pay on time. Apply within 48 hours of your tour and get $100 off your first month once approved. Available on every floor plan.
Apply NowEvery Floor Plan, Every Real Price
No teaser rates — these are the actual starting prices, and the current special applies to all of them.
- →Plan A — 1 bed / 1 bath, 718 sq ft, from
$699$599/mo with on-time special (deposit from $150) - →Plan B — Townhome — 1 bed / 1 bath, 813 sq ft, from
$799$699/mo with on-time special (deposit from $150) - →Plan C — 1 bed / 1 bath, 859 sq ft, from
$899$799/mo with on-time special (deposit from $150) - →Plan D — 2 bed / 1 bath, 865 sq ft, from
$979$829/mo with on-time special (deposit from $250) - →Plan E — 2 bed / 2 bath, 1,033 sq ft, from
$1,054$904/mo with on-time special (deposit from $250)
The Honest Math on Cheap Rent in Houston
Most listings under $800 in Houston make you choose: an older unrenovated unit, an ungated property, coin laundry, or a commute from outside the county. Cranbrook Forest is priced at $699 because North Houston land and taxes cost less than the Inner Loop — the same reason a house here costs half as much.
What you keep: gated access, renovated interiors, washer/dryer connections in every home, a pool, a fitness center, and a playground. What you give up: a downtown zip code — you're 20 minutes up I-45 instead. For most renters doing the math on rent, utilities (all-electric, one bill), and commute, that trade wins.
One thing to check before you apply anywhere cheap: the qualification criteria. Ours are published — minimum 550 credit, income 3× rent, no evictions — so you don't burn an application fee guessing.
Affordable Apartments in Houston — FAQs
Where can I find cheap apartments in Houston under $800?
North Houston's 77014 zip has some of the city's lowest rents without the trade-offs. Cranbrook Forest's Plan A is a renovated 718 sq ft 1-bedroom from $699/mo in a gated community with a pool, fitness center, and washer/dryer connections — under $800 with room to spare.
Why is Cranbrook Forest so affordable — what's the catch?
No catch: the price reflects the neighborhood, not the product. North Houston rents run 40–50% below the Inner Loop. The community is gated and renovated, and every home has washer/dryer connections, central A/C, and a private balcony or patio.
What do utilities and fees look like on top of rent?
Homes are all-electric (one utility bill, no gas). Security deposits start at $150, and pets are $250 one-time plus $15/mo per pet. There are no amenity fees for the pool, fitness center, or business center.
Do cheap apartments in Houston require perfect credit?
At Cranbrook Forest the minimum credit score is 550, with income of 3× rent. 550 or higher meets our credit requirement, and deposits are a flat $150 (1-bedroom) or $250 (2-bedroom). Full requirements are on our rental criteria page — reviewing them before applying saves you the application fee if you don't qualify.
What's the cheapest 2 bedroom apartment in Houston?
Among gated, renovated communities in North Houston, Cranbrook Forest's Plan D is hard to beat: a 2-bedroom, 865 sq ft home from $979/mo — most 2-bedrooms this size in Houston run $1,100+.
See It Before You Believe the Price
Tours Mon–Sat at 13875 Ella Blvd. Renovated, gated, from $699/mo.
Mon–Fri 9AM–6PM | Sat 10AM–5PM