Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fondren Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $300 (59 Rentals)

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Braeswood Atrium
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braeswood Atrium

8800 S Braeswood BlvdHouston, TX 77031
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Oakwood Villa
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Villa

6201 W Bellfort StHouston, TX 77035
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Heatherwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heatherwood Apartments

9001 S Braeswood BlvdHouston, TX 77074
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Adora
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Adora

8701 S Braeswood BlvdHouston, TX 77031
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Ludington
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ludington

6655 Ludington DrHouston, TX 77035
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Bennington Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bennington Square

6300 W Bellfort StHouston, TX 77035
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Summit at 7700
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Summit at 7700

7700 W Airport BlvdHouston, TX 77071
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Westbury Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Crossings

12211 Fondren RdHouston, TX 77035
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Willows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willows

10919 Fondren RdHouston, TX 77096
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MADISON APARTMENTS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MADISON APARTMENTS

9701 Forum Park DrHouston, TX 77036
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Aven East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aven East

8300 W Airport BlvdHouston, TX 77071
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Bel Lindo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Lindo Apartments

6200 W Bellfort StHouston, TX 77035
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Rainy Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rainy Meadows

12345 Bob White DrHouston, TX 77035
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San Marcos Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

San Marcos Apartments

6301 W Bellfort StHouston, TX 77035
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Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX Local Guide

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. The Athena has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $613. Here are the most affordable Fondren Southwest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
The AthenaA11BR,1BA$613
Summit at 7700The Bartlett1BR,1BA$662
Buena Villa Apartments1x1A - Classic1BR,1BA$670
Heatherwood Apartments1x1 519 SF1BR,1BA$680
Westbury CrossingsThe Ashcroft1BR,1BA$688
Westbury ReserveA21BR,1BA$699
Brookbend ApartmentsVenice1BR,1BA$715
La SoleraA2-P1BR,1BA$759
Stone Forest ApartmentsThe Mulberry1BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fondren Southwest, TX

As of January 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fondren Southwest area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3X2-A Model at Ashford Casa Serena in the in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Fondren Southwest apartment is the B1-TH1 Model at The Park at Tivoli starting at $1,098 with a $1.07 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ashford Casa Serena3X2-A3BR,2BA$1.20
The Park at TivoliB1-TH12BR,1.5BA$1.07
Stone River0410-B12BR,1BA$1.17
Westhollow Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.15
Reserve at 63 Sixty ThreeElm 870 Reno2BR,1BA$1.03
The AthenaB12BR,1BA$1.19
Braeswood Oaks ApartmentsArbor1BR,1BA$1.14
Stone Forest ApartmentsThe Mulberry1BR,1BA$1.09
Brays Oaks VillageA1B1BR,1BA$1.19
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Fondren Southwest, Houston, and the greater Houston area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $765.

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 $1,895.

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 44 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 $109 which is $1,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fondren Southwest.

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