What $1,200 can rent in Houston

We looked at studio and one-bedroom listings between $1,100 and $1,250 in six Houston neighborhoods and two suburbs to find out.

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Rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Houston averages about $1,200 — but how far does that budget really go in the city's most sought-after neighborhoods?

We looked at studio and one-bedroom listings between $1,100 and $1,250 in six Houston neighborhoods and two suburbs to find out.

 

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