Apartments for College Students in Houston, TX: A Renter's Guide

Houston is home to campuses all across the metro, from universities to community colleges, which means student renters are searching all over the city, not just near one campus. If you're headed back to school, the right apartment keeps your costs low, your commute reasonable, and your life simple enough to focus on classes.

What Students Typically Pay for Rent in Houston

Rent trackers put the average Houston studio at roughly $1,015, one bedrooms at about $1,100 to $1,195, and two bedrooms at about $1,330 to $1,505 a month as of October 2026. With more than 5,400 rentals listed across the city and rents slightly lower than a year ago, students have more options than in recent years. Splitting a two bedroom with a roommate at those averages works out to roughly $665 to $755 each, before electricity.

What to Look For as a Student Renter

●        A realistic commute to your campus at the times you actually travel, not just the distance on a map

●        A lease length that fits your plans, since moving mid-semester is expensive and stressful

●        Utilities that are predictable, so one surprise bill doesn't wreck a tight budget

●        A quiet place to study, plus reliable internet, which you should confirm with providers before you sign

●        Documentation requirements. Some communities ask for a co-signer or extra paperwork if you have limited income or credit history, so ask before you apply

Falls on Antoine: A Budget-Friendly Home Base

Falls on Antoine Apartments, located at 6101 Antoine Dr in the Greater Inwood neighborhood of central Houston, offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom floor plans with rent from $750 to $1,295 a month, including utilities except electricity. Even at the top of our range, a two bedroom split between two roommates comes to about $648 each or less. Our two bedroom, one bath and two bedroom, two bath apartments both include in-unit washer/dryer hookups, which saves the trip to a laundromat.

Hwy 290 and I-45 connect to Downtown Houston and the wider metro, so check your drive to your specific campus at the time you'd actually make it. The community is gated with a gate attendant, and includes a swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse, private playground, and the White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail through the grounds for a study break. Residents have off-street reserved parking, 24/7 emergency maintenance, and online rent payment. We're pet-friendly, subject to breed and size restrictions and an additional pet fee and deposit, and within walking distance of neighborhood restaurants and grocery stores.

Tips for Student Renters

●        Talk through the rent split, bills, and guest rules with roommates before you sign anything

●        Ask whether the lease is joint or individual, since that affects who is responsible if a roommate leaves

●        Budget for electricity, deposits, and move-in fees on top of monthly rent

●        Tour in person, and drive your commute once before committing

Come See Falls on Antoine for Yourself

Falls on Antoine Apartments is located at 6101 Antoine Dr, Houston, TX 77091, in the Greater Inwood neighborhood of central Houston, just off Hwy 290 and minutes from I-45. We offer studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom floor plans, including two bedroom units with in-unit washer/dryer hookups, with rent ranging from $750 to $1,295 per month and utilities included except electricity. We run rent specials that change often, so ask our leasing team about current move-in offers.

Call us at 713-688-8407, email leasing@fallsantoine.com, or visit fallsantoine.com to check availability and schedule a tour.