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Apartments for Rent in Texas under $500


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  • Rent specials 5 units available
    1 bd $481+
    Base rent Income restricted
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    SOSA At Palo Alto

    9930 Poteet Jourdanton Fwy, San Antonio, TX 78224
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $434+
    Total monthly cost
    3.5 (20)
    8701 Town Park Drive, Houston, TX 77036
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $410+
    Base rent
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    Trailside Oaks Flats

    680 Naumann Dr, Leander, TX 78641
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $199+
    Base rent
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    Bayou Bend

    5.0 (4)
    2901 Airport Ave, Rosenberg, TX 77471
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 1 bd $425+
    Base rent
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    Stillhouse Flats

    4.5 (17)
    2926 Cedar Knob Road, Harker Heights, TX 76548
    Fitness center • Pool • Dishwasher
  • 5 units available
    1 bd $150+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Minden Square Condos

    4.0 (18)
    5441 Pardee Street, Houston, TX 77026
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  • 2 bd $472+
    Base rent
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    Amberwood Place

    4.5 (6)
    411 W. Hawkins Parkway, Longview, TX 75605
    Fitness center • Pool • High Speed Internet
  • 2 bd $477+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    La Ventana

    5.0 (5)
    2109 State Highway 351, Abilene, TX 79601
    Fitness center • Pool
  • 16 units available
    Studio $275
    1 bd $400+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    One Northchase Park LLC

    4.5 (8)
    4201 Cypress Creek Pkwy Ste. 525, Houston, TX 77068
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  • 11 units available
    Studio $395+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Northchase Place

    4.0 (13)
    13700 Veterans Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77014
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  • 9 units available
    Studio $325+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Park At Cornerstone

    4.0 (15)
    14300 Cornerstone Village Dr, Houston, TX 77014
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  • 4 units available
    Studio $250+
    Base rent
    5.0 (6)
    3648 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX 77068
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 9 units available
    Studio $450+
    Base rent
    5.0 (1)
    3934 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX 77068
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 6 units available
    Studio $300+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Laguna RV Park

    128 County Road 1806, Clifton, TX 76634
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $412+
    Base rent
    3.5 (5)
    6111 FM 1960, Houston, TX 77069
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Grace Apartments

    2006 Grace Street, BAY CITY, TX 77414
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $295+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    English Oaks Atrium

    5.0 (3)
    3730 Cypress Creek Parkway, Houston, TX 77068
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $403
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Cypresswood Crossing

    4.5 (15)
    1040 State Hwy 87, Orange, TX 77630
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $350
    Base rent
    5.0 (1)
    4588 E Business 190, #RVB, Temple, TX 76501
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $495
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    226 B Cypress Street

    226 B Cypress Street, Levelland, TX 79336
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    3 bd $175
    Base rent
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    3836 PR 2547

    3836 PR 2547, Clyde, TX 79510
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    5 bd $322
    Base rent
    10154 Cimarron Canyon Ln, Magnolia, TX 77354
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 2450 Roosevelt Ave Studio Apartment for Rent
    Studio $300+
    Base rent
    4.0 (22)
    2450 Roosevelt Ave, San Antonio, TX 78210
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $274
    2 bd $274
    Total monthly cost Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    HemisView Village

    401 Santos Street, San Antonio, TX 78210
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 2 bd $431+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Jardines De La Fuente

    1701 W. Las Milpas, Pharr, TX 78577
    Pool • Dishwasher • Patio/Balcony
  • 58-0-state


Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Texas last updated?

Prices and availability in Texas were last updated on 9 Nov 2026.

What are the best apartments in Texas?
What type of rental buildings are in Texas?

In Texas 37% of the housing is rented out compared to 63% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 19% of Texas's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 49% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 28% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Texas under $500

There’s more than one way to spend $500 on rent in Texas, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $500 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $500 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Texas. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 58 apartments for rent below $500 in Texas for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.