Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $513 (396 Rentals)

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property at 6708 Avenue I

$595 - $795

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6708 Avenue I

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property at 7018 Avenue F

$650 - $825

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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7018 Avenue F

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property at 6519 Sloan St

$699 - $799

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6519 Sloan St

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Where to Stay in Houston: The 5 Best Neighborhoods for Short-Term Lease Options

Discover Houston's top areas for Short-Term Lease apartments. We review 5 neighborhoods with the most short-term rental apartments and houses, ideal for students, families, and business travel.

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

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property at 6816 Sherman St

$850 - $2,000

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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6816 Sherman St

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South Central Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at NHH Ennis priced from $520. Brays Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $610. Here are the most affordable South Central Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$520
Brays CrossingStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$610
Perry Street ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$630
7016 Avenue F0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$650
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$769
The Park at Veracruz1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Patricia Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$788
Nubia Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$799
Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student)C13BR,3BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Houston, TX

As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Houston area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2718 Cleburne St Model at 2718 Cleburne St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,585. The second greatest value South Central Houston apartment is the 2218 Isabella St Model at 2218 Isabella St, Unit 1 starting at $1,585 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Third Ward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2718 Cleburne St, Unit B2718 Cleburne St2BR,1BA$1.06
2218 Isabella St, Unit 12218 Isabella St2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Catalina VillageB1U2BR,2BA$1.12
3218 Chaffin St, Unit 3218 chaffin st. Unit A3218 Chaffin St2BR,2BA$1.04
Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student)C13BR,3BA$0.67
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.01
Norwood Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$0.94
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.04
Schroeder Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Houston. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Houston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central Houston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central Houston is at Brays Crossing listed at $610.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Houston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Houston Apartment is $520 at NHH Ennis.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Central Houston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central Houston is starting from $624 at NHH Ennis.

What is the most affordable South Central Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Central Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student) and starts from $799.

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