Cheap Homes for Rent in Fondren Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (41 Rentals)

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property at 10202 Forum Park Dr

$975

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$975

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10202 Forum Park Dr, Unit 261

10202 Forum Park Dr
HoustonTX77036
property at 10110 Forum W Dr

$995

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$995

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$995

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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10110 Forum W Dr, Unit 128

10110 Forum W Dr
HoustonTX77036

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property at 12328 Ormandy St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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12328 Ormandy St

HoustonTX77085
property at 10101 S Gessner Rd

$1,300

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$1,300

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10101 S Gessner Rd, Unit 701

10101 S Gessner Rd
HoustonTX77071

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property at 6645 Wanda Ln

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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6645 Wanda Ln

HoustonTX77074

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property at 14600 Fonmeadow Dr

$1,400

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$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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14600 Fonmeadow Dr, Unit 602

14600 Fonmeadow Dr
HoustonTX77035

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. Woodscape Apartments 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
Woodscape ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$629
Brays VillasA21BR,1BA$685
Westbury CrossingsThe Ashcroft1BR,1BA$686
Heatherwood Apartments1x1 519 SF1BR,1BA$695
Westhollow ApartmentsEfficiency1BR,1BA$699
Stone River0410-A11BR,1BA$710
Brookbend ApartmentsVenice1BR,1BA$715
Vista ArborA41BR,1BA$725
Stone Forest ApartmentsThe Cedar1BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fondren Southwest, TX

As of July 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fondren Southwest area is the $1.02 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Las Varandas Apartments in the in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value Fondren Southwest apartment is the 2X2-A Model at Ashford Casa Serena starting at $975 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.
Las Varandas Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.02
Ashford Casa Serena2X2-A2BR,2BA$1.07
Rainy MeadowsE2BR,2BA$1.12
Villas At BraeburnPlan A 1X1 - 1st Floor1BR,1BA$1.19
The AthenaA21BR,1BA$1.17
Braeswood Oaks ApartmentsArbor1BR,1BA$1.14
Brays Oaks VillageA1B1BR,1BA$1.15
Stone River0410-A11BR,1BA$1.05
Falls of BraeburnA11BR,1BA$1.15
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Fondren Southwest

What type of rentals are currently available in Fondren Southwest?

There are currently 121 Apartments for Rent in Fondren Southwest, TX with pricing that ranges from $367 to $13,675. There are also 105 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fondren Southwest ranging from $850 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fondren Southwest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fondren Southwest ranges from $850 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,137.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fondren Southwest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fondren Southwest range from $1,100 to $2,109, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $10,000.

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