Apartments for rent in Houston: What will $1,500 get you?

1255 N. Post Oak Road. | Photo: Apartment Guide

Curious just how far your dollar goes in Houston?

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to scoring affordable apartments in Houston if you've got a budget of up to $1,500/month.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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2800 Kirby Drive (Greenway / Upper Kirby Area)

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Listed at $1,421/month, this 719-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 2800 Kirby Drive.

In the unit, you can anticipate hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking and secured entry. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is extremely walkable, is relatively bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1255 N. Post Oak Road (Spring Branch East)

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Here's a 956-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1255 N. Post Oak Road that's going for $1,405/month.

In the unit, you can expect a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry and garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Look out for a $500 pet deposit.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is car-dependent, is relatively bikeable and has good transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

North Main and Burnett Streets (The Heights)

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Next, check out this 608-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at North Main and Burnett Streets. It's listed for $1,405/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate secured entry. You can also expect to find hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the apartment. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The listing specifies a $200 pet deposit.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is very walkable, is bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

1255 Eldridge Parkway (Eldridge / West Oaks)

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Located at 1255 Eldridge Parkway, here's a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,407/month.

You can expect to see a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a walk-in closet and a fireplace in the apartment. The building features garage parking. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is somewhat walkable, is very bikeable and has a few nearby public transportation options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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