Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fondren Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $300 (112 Rentals)

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The Athena
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The Athena

10101 Forum Park DrHouston, TX 77036
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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 Reserve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Reserve

12261 Fondren RdHouston, 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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Stone River
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone River

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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Westbury Crossings
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westbury Crossings

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. Reserve at 63 Sixty Three has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. 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
Reserve at 63 Sixty ThreeAspen - A4551BR,1BA$495
Heatherwood Apartments1x1 519 SF1BR,1BA$695
Brays VillaA11BR,1BA$699
Summit at 7700The Bartlett1BR,1BA$699
Aven WestA2R21BR,1BA$706
Stone River0410-A11BR,1BA$710
Brookbend ApartmentsVenice1BR,1BA$715
Westbury CrossingsThe Sanford1BR,1BA$727
Stone Forest ApartmentsThe Cedar1BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fondren Southwest, TX

As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fondren Southwest area is the $1.18 price per square foot Two Bed / One and a Half Bath Model at Arbor Village in the in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Fondren Southwest apartment is the 3X2-A Model at Ashford Casa Serena starting at $1,249 with a $1.20 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.
Arbor VillageTwo Bed / One and a Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.18
Ashford Casa Serena3X2-A3BR,2BA$1.20
Westhollow Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.15
Villas At BraeburnPlan A 1X1 - 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1.19
The AthenaA21BR,1BA$1.17
Braeswood Oaks ApartmentsArbor1BR,1BA$1.14
Aven EastA1R11BR,1BA$1.23
Brays Oaks VillageA1B1BR,1BA$1.23
Stone River0410-A11BR,1BA$1.05
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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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 $730.

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 $1,805.

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 59 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 $129 which is $1,676 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fondren Southwest.

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