Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Fondren Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $300 (64 Rentals)

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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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Woodscape Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodscape Apartments

9707 S Gessner RdHouston, TX 77071
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12211 Fondren Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12211 Fondren Rd

12211 Fondren RdHouston, 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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Bel Lindo Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Lindo Apartments

6200 W Bellfort StHouston, TX 77035
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La Terraza Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Terraza Apartments

9800 Braeburn Glen BlvdHouston, TX 77074
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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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The Carlisle
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlisle

9898 Forum Park DrHouston, TX 77036

Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Fondren Southwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Fondren Southwest area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekbend Gardens priced from $367. Westbury Crossings has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $634. Here are the most affordable Greater Fondren Southwest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
Westbury CrossingsThe Ashcroft1BR,1BA$634
Bankside VillageA1BR,1BA$683
Reserve at 63 Sixty ThreeAspen - A4551BR,1BA$695
Westbury ReserveA21BR,1BA$699
The AthenaA11BR,1BA$714
Brookbend ApartmentsVenice1BR,1BA$715
Casa Azul Townhomes1x1 TH1BR,1BA$740
WillowsEFFICIENCY1BR,1BA$794
Summit at 7700The Emory1BR,1BA$794

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Fondren Southwest, TX

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Fondren Southwest area is the $1.15 price per square foot 3x2 LG Model at Casa Azul Townhomes in the in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Greater Fondren Southwest apartment is the J Model at Bankside Village starting at $1,502 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Fondren Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Casa Azul Townhomes3x2 LG3BR,2BA$1.15
Bankside VillageJ3BR,2BA$1.22
Collingham Park3x2.5 TH-C13BR,2.5BA$1.09
Stone Forest ApartmentsThe Hackberry2BR,1BA$0.99
Westbury CrossingsThe Benning2BR,2BA$1.15
Westhollow Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.15
Villas At BraeburnPlan A 1X1 - 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$1.21
Crescent PlaceA11BR,1BA$1.08
Braeswood Oaks ApartmentsArbor1BR,1BA$1.14
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Texas, including Houston. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, apartment communities for the kids, proximity to transit, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Greater Fondren Southwest Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Fondren Southwest Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Greater Fondren Southwest?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Fondren Southwest is under $794.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Fondren Southwest?

The cheapest apartment in Greater Fondren Southwest is Creekbend Gardens which is listed at $367, while the average apartment in Greater Fondren Southwest costs $1,912.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater 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 15 regular apartments in Greater 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 Greater Fondren Southwest?

Cheap apartments in Greater Fondren Southwest have an average cost of $101 which is $1,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Fondren Southwest.

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