
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fondren Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $300 (105 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fondren Southwest area of Houston.


Reserve at 63 Sixty Three

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Aven East

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10110 Forum Park Dr, Unit 242

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12500 Sandpiper Dr

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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 | $1,122 | $752 | $1,603 |
| Fondren Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,053 | $367 | $2,193 |
| Fondren Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $875 | $2,693 |
| Fondren Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,673 | $1,175 | $2,336 |
| Fondren Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,176 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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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. Reserve at 63 Sixty Three has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. 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 |
| Reserve at 63 Sixty Three | Birch - B550 | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Woodscape Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $629 |
| Brays Villa | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $685 |
| Buena Villa Apartments | 1x1A - Classic | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Heatherwood Apartments | 1x1 519 SF | 1BR,1BA | $695 |
| Westhollow Apartments | Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Vista Arbor | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Stone River | 0410-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $710 |
| Brookbend Apartments | Venice | 1BR,1BA | $715 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fondren Southwest, TX
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fondren Southwest area is the $1.22 price per square foot B4-TH-4 Model at The Park at Tivoli in the in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,291. The second greatest value Fondren Southwest apartment is the 3X2-A Model at Ashford Casa Serena starting at $1,220 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park at Tivoli | B4-TH-4 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Ashford Casa Serena | 3X2-A | 3BR,2BA | $1.18 |
| Reserve at Westwood | 2 bedroom 2 bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Villas At Braeburn | Plan A 1X1 - 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Braeswood Oaks Apartments | Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Aven East | A1R1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Stone River | 0410-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| La Solera | A1-D | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Reserve at 63 Sixty Three | Birch - B550 | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| 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 $715.
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 $12,176.
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 43 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 $161 which is $12,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fondren Southwest.
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