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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,160 | $779 | $1,470 |
| Central Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $497 | $4,488 |
| Central Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,732 | $619 | $6,164 |
Central Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $1,110 | $6,430 |
| Central Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,373 | $1,275 | $8,893 |
There are currently 241 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Central Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
See all Apartments in HoustonThe largest available 3 Bedroom apartment unit in the Central Southwest area of Houston, TX is found at Cortland Luxe Shadow Creek and is listed at 1,471 square feet priced from $2,234. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Luxe Shadow Creek | Shadow Creek | 1,471 Sq Ft | $2,234 |
| Espria | C1 | 1,404 Sq Ft | $2,254 |
| The Heights at Post Oak | 3 bedroom 2.5 bath | 1,323 Sq Ft | $1,243 |
| Meyer Forest | C1 | 1,323 Sq Ft | $1,904 |
| Ashford Santa Fe | 3X2-D | 1,250 Sq Ft | $1,549 |
| Cypress Creek Reed Road | Colorado | 1,221 Sq Ft | $1,290 |
| Lakes at 610 | Elliot | 1,157 Sq Ft | $1,536 |
| Advenir at The Med Center | Wyndemere | 1,154 Sq Ft | $1,824 |
Currently the lowest priced 3 Bedroom apartment unit Central Southwest of Houston, TX is the 3 bedroom 2 bath Model starting from $1,115 at The Heights at Post Oak. The average price for all 3 Bedroom apartments in Central Southwest is currently $1,767. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 3 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Heights at Post Oak | 3 bedroom 2 bath | $1,115 |
| Glen Willow Apartments | 3x2 | $1,250 |
| Cypress Creek Reed Road | Colorado | $1,290 |
| Lakes at 610 | Elliot | $1,536 |
| Ashford Santa Fe | 3X2-D | $1,549 |
| Advenir at The Med Center | Wyndemere | $1,824 |
| Meyer Forest | C1 | $1,904 |
| Cortland Luxe Shadow Creek | Shadow Creek | $2,234 |
| Espria | C1 | $2,254 |
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Currently the most affordable 3 Bedroom in Central Southwest is at The Heights at Post Oak listed at $1,115.
The average rent for a 3 Bedroom Apartment in Central Southwest is $1,767.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Central Southwest is a 1,471 square feet unit starting from $2,234 at Cortland Luxe Shadow Creek.
The average size for a 3 Bedroom rental in Central Southwest is currently 1,913 sq ft.
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