
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Central Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $520 (161 Rentals) Page 3 of 4


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South Central Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central Houston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Houston Studio Apartments | $1,414 | $610 | $5,000 |
South Central Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $520 | $8,113 |
| South Central Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $624 | $8,520 |
| South Central Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,398 | $849 | $7,766 |
| South Central Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,567 | $699 | $6,936 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 161 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Central Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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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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