
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fondren Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $367 (109 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fondren Southwest area of Houston.


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Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fondren Southwest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fondren Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,141 | $752 | $1,656 |
| Fondren Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $367 | $2,191 |
| Fondren Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $790 | $2,661 |
| Fondren Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,682 | $1,175 | $2,754 |
| Fondren Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,862 | $8,862 | $8,862 |
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There are currently 109 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Fondren Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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Cheapest Available Fondren Southwest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fondren Southwest area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekbend Gardens priced from $367. Bramwell Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $629. Here are the most affordable Fondren Southwest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekbend Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $367 |
| Bramwell Park | A | 1BR,1BA | $629 |
| Vista Arbor | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $669 |
| Heatherwood Apartments | 1x1 519 SF | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Aven East | Aven Townhomes A1 | 1BR,1BA | $696 |
| Brays Villas | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Westhollow Apartments | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Athena | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $701 |
| Stone River | 0410-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| Rainy Meadows | B | 1BR,1BA | $711 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fondren Southwest, TX
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fondren Southwest area is the $1.15 price per square foot G Model at Falls of Braeswood in the in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,330. The second greatest value Fondren Southwest apartment is the B4-TH-4 Model at The Park at Tivoli starting at $1,253 with a $1.18 price per square foot in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fondren Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falls of Braeswood | G | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| The Park at Tivoli | B4-TH-4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Ashford Casa Serena | 3X2-A | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Las Varandas Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Pinnacle On Wilcrest | The Sycamore | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| Braeswood Oaks Apartments | Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Stone River | 0410-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Falls of Braeburn | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| La Solera | A2-P | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Creekbend Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fondren Southwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fondren Southwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fondren Southwest is under $711.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fondren Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Fondren Southwest is Creekbend Gardens which is listed at $367, while the average apartment in Fondren Southwest costs $1,138.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fondren 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 46 regular apartments in Fondren 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 Fondren Southwest?
Cheap apartments in Fondren Southwest have an average cost of $128 which is $1,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fondren Southwest.
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