Houston Apartments
Diverse, sprawling, and unpretentious. World-class medical center, energy corridor, and one of the most international food scenes in America.
Median 1BR rent $1300 · Median 2BR $1700 · 15 neighborhoods we actively track
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15 neighborhoods, each with current building inventory and rent data refreshed weekly.
Montrose
$1,200–$2,200
Eclectic & Artsy
The Heights
$1,300–$2,500
Trendy & Historic
Midtown
$1,100–$2,000
Nightlife & Walkable
River Oaks
$2,000–$4,000
Luxury & Prestigious
EaDo
$1,100–$1,800
Up-and-coming & Gritty
Upper Kirby
$1,400–$2,600
Polished & Central
Museum District
$1,300–$2,400
Cultural & Green
Rice Village
$1,200–$2,100
Academic & Charming
Galleria
$1,300–$2,500
Commercial & Connected
Memorial
$1,400–$2,400
Green & Established
Katy
$1,200–$2,000
Family-friendly & Suburban
Sugar Land
$1,300–$2,200
Polished Suburb
The Woodlands
$1,400–$2,500
Master-planned & Nature-rich
Pearland
$1,100–$1,800
Affordable & Growing
Clear Lake
$1,100–$1,900
Space & Waterfront
Browse Houston by amenity
Find apartments with the features that matter most to you.
Find apartments near Houston landmarks
Live where you work, study, or spend the most time.
Downtown Houston
Midtown is a 5-min drive or one METRORail stop. Eado is 5 min east. Heights and Montrose are 10-12 min.
Texas Medical Center
Museum District and Rice Village are 5 min away — most med students live here. Montrose is 10 min. Upper Kirby is 10 min.
The Galleria / Uptown Houston
Galleria district is walking distance. Memorial is 5 min. River Oaks is 7 min. Upper Kirby is 10 min via 59.
Rice University
Rice Village is walking distance. Museum District is 5 min. Montrose is 10 min. Many grad students bike from these neighborhoods.
NASA Johnson Space Center
Clear Lake is the obvious choice — many NASA employees live here. Pearland is 25 min via 45. Sugar Land is 35-40 min.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The Woodlands is 20 min via the Hardy Toll Road. The Heights is 25 min via 45. Memorial is 30 min via the Sam Houston Tollway.
Browse Houston by budget
Find what your budget actually gets you in each neighborhood.
Apartments Under $1,000
Trade-offs: longer commutes, fewer amenities, smaller square footage, no in-unit washer/dryer. Worth it if you can absorb the lifestyle hit for the savings.
Apartments $1,000–$1,500
Won't get you a downtown high-rise or luxury finishes, but you'll have most modern amenities and a reasonable commute.
Apartments $1,500–$2,000
You'll have to choose between location (urban, slightly smaller) and space (suburban, larger square footage). Both are real options at this price.
Apartments $2,000–$2,500
You're paying for location and finish quality. Same square footage costs ~30% less in suburbs.
Luxury Apartments $2,500+
If price isn't a constraint, this gets you everything. Just be aware that the rent jump from $2,000 to $3,000 doesn't always mean meaningfully better — you're often paying for an address.
Last reviewed 2026-04-07 · Key Finders Locating, a TREC-licensed free apartment locator (Bosah Group ID 9012866)