Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fondren Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $300 (73 Rentals)

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Heatherwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heatherwood Apartments

9001 S Braeswood BlvdHouston, TX 77074
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Oakwood Villa
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Villa

6201 W Bellfort StHouston, TX 77035
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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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Braeswood Atrium
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Braeswood Atrium

8800 S Braeswood BlvdHouston, TX 77031
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Bennington Square
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bennington Square

6300 W Bellfort StHouston, TX 77035
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MADISON APARTMENTS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MADISON APARTMENTS

9701 Forum Park DrHouston, TX 77036
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Willows
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willows

10919 Fondren RdHouston, TX 77096
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Airport Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Airport Crossing

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

Stoneriver Apartments

8901 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77074
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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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12211 Fondren Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12211 Fondren Rd

12211 Fondren RdHouston, 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. Willow Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $599. 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
Willow RidgePecos1BR,1BA$599
Heatherwood Apartments1x1 519 SF1BR,1BA$614
Bankside VillageA1BR,1BA$640
Summit at 7700The Bartlett1BR,1BA$688
Westbury ReserveA21BR,1BA$699
Airport CrossingA2R21BR,1BA$706
Stoneriver Apartments1x1 675 Sf1BR,1BA$709
Brookbend ApartmentsVenice1BR,1BA$715
Stone Forest ApartmentsThe Mulberry1BR,1BA$765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fondren Southwest, TX

As of September 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fondren Southwest area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at Westhollow Apartments in the in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,059. The second greatest value Fondren Southwest apartment is the The Claridge Model at Westbury Crossings starting at $963 with a $1.10 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.
Westhollow Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.15
Westbury CrossingsThe Claridge2BR,1.33BA$1.10
Braeswood Oaks ApartmentsArbor 21BR,1BA$1.00
Reserve at 63 Sixty ThreeCedar SR2 832 Reno2BR,1BA$1.09
Las Varandas Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.20
Heatherwood Apartments2x1 812 SF2BR,1BA$1.15
Crescent PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.08
The AthenaA21BR,1BA$1.09
Stone Forest ApartmentsThe Mulberry1BR,1BA$1.09
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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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 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 $1,845.

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 29 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 $130 which is $1,715 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fondren Southwest.

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