Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (9 Rentals)

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Central Southwest, Houston, TX Local Guide

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. Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $497. Here are the most affordable Central Southwest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$250
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$498

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Southwest, TX

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Southwest area is the $1.22 price per square foot Colorado Model at Cypress Creek Reed Road in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $1,490. The second greatest value Central Southwest apartment is the 1 Bed Model at Crossings at Hillcroft starting at $1,200 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the San Pablo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cypress Creek Reed RoadColorado3BR,2BA$1.22
Crossings at Hillcroft1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Silver SpringsPlan A1BR,1BA$0.93
Glen Willow Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.29
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
Trails at City Park1A1BR,1BA$1.29
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$0.66
Las Villas Del ParquePlan A11BR,1BA$1.31
The Heights at Post Oak1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-D1BR,1BA$1.29

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Southwest, Houston, TX

Ranked #120

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Southwest

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Southwest?

There are currently 85 Apartments for Rent in Central Southwest, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $14,850. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Southwest ranging from $750 to $5,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Southwest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Southwest ranges from $750 to $5,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,703.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Southwest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Southwest range from $1,115 to $2,494, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,445 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,664.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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