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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (25 Rentals)
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Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes
2889 Reed RdHouston, TX 77051
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The Heights at Post Oak
12500 Dunlap StHouston, TX 77035
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Glen Willow Apartments
10600 S Post Oak RdHouston, TX 77035
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Willow Ridge Apartments
12800 Dunlap DrHouston, TX 77085
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Oaks of Charleston
16 Charleston Park DrHouston, TX 77025
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Connection at Buffalo Pointe Apartments
10201 Buffalo SpeedwayHouston, TX 77054
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6Ten at Med Center Apartments
2701 W Bellfort AveHouston, TX 77054
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5550 N Braeswood Blvd, Unit 137
5550 N Braeswood BlvdHouston, TX 77096
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11550 Chimney Rock Rd
HoustonTX77035
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6627 Villarreal Dr
Missouri CityTX77489
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Central Southwest, Houston, TX Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,173 | $734 | $1,355 |
| Central Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $497 | $4,420 |
| Central Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,706 | $250 | $5,920 |
| Central Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,860 | $1,115 | $6,169 |
| Central Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,466 | $1,664 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Central Southwest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Southwest area of Houston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at St. James Village priced from $250. Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $498. Here are the most affordable Central Southwest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. James Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $250 |
| Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes | Brazos | 1BR,1BA | $498 |
| Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes | Dorsey | 2BR,2BA | $601 |
| The Heights at Post Oak | 2 bedroom 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $679 |
| Pine Terrace | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $739 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Southwest, TX
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Southwest area is the $1.37 price per square foot Randolph Model at Silver Springs in the in the Braesview Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,740. The second greatest value Central Southwest apartment is the Colorado Model at Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes starting at $1,490 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Silver Springs | Randolph | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.37 |
| Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes | Colorado | 3BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes | Dorsey | 2BR,2BA | $0.56 |
| Crossings at Hillcroft | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Glen Willow Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| St. James Village | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.28 |
| 5550 N Braeswood Blvd, Unit 137 | 5550 N Braeswood Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 11211 S Post Oak Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Las Villas Del Parque | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Heights at Post Oak | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Southern Houston. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Central Southwest Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
26 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Southwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Southwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Southwest is under $825.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Central Southwest is Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes which is listed at $498, while the average apartment in Central Southwest costs $9,880.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Southwest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 112 regular apartments in Central Southwest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Southwest?
Cheap apartments in Central Southwest have an average cost of $378 which is $9,502 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Southwest.
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