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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 HomesMiller1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Pine TerraceEfficiencyStudio,1BA$734
Ranchwood ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$769
The Heights at Post Oak2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$784
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-U1BR,1BA$799
Las Villas Del ParquePlan A11BR,1BA$809
Glen Willow Apartments1x11BR,1BA$825
Willow Ridge ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Southwest, TX

As of June 24, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Silver SpringsRandolph3BR,2.5BA$1.37
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesColorado3BR,2BA$1.22
Crossings at Hillcroft1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.30
Glen Willow Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.29
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
Las Villas Del ParquePlan B22BR,1BA$1.25
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$0.65
5550 N Braeswood Blvd, Unit 1375550 N Braeswood Blvd1BR,1BA$1.35
11211 S Post Oak Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
The Heights at Post Oak1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Southwest

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Southwest?

There are currently 92 Apartments for Rent in Central Southwest, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $12,350. There are also 304 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Southwest ranging from $995 to $5,999.

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 $995 to $5,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,727.

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 $6,169, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,619 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,619.

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