Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Central Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $520 (162 Rentals)

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property at 6708 Avenue I
$595 - $750
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6708 Avenue I

HoustonTX77011
property at 7018 Avenue F
$650 - $950
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7018 Avenue F

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property at 6816 Sherman St
$850 - $1,950
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6816 Sherman St

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Encanto Apartments
$882 - $1,289

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7132 Lawndale StHouston, TX 77023
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Where to Stay in Houston: The 5 Best Neighborhoods for Short-Term Lease Options

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property at 4901 Stimson St
$599 - $895
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4901 Stimson St

HoustonTX77023
property at 7135 Avenue C
$900 - $925
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7135 Avenue C

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The Ultimate Guide to Houston Apartment Living: Neighborhoods, Culture, and Community

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property at 316 Eastwood St
$977
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316 Eastwood St

HoustonTX77003
property at 6602 Avenue R
$799 - $979
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6602 Avenue R

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Houston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Central Houston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Central Houston is under $800.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Central Houston?

The cheapest apartment in South Central Houston is NHH Ennis which is listed at $520, while the average apartment in South Central Houston costs $1,482.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Central Houston?

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 101 regular apartments in South Central Houston 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 South Central Houston?

Cheap apartments in South Central Houston have an average cost of $409 which is $1,073 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Houston.

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