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5415 Scott St

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107 Altic 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 Zollie Scales Apartments priced from $680. Southlawn Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable South Central Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zollie Scales Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Southlawn Palms1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Nubia SquareOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$799
2801 Carrolton St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$799
Southmore PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$825
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$859
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$868
The Park at Veracruz1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$870
5609 Leeland Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$884

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Houston, TX

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Houston area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2704 Truxillo St Model at 2704 Truxillo St, Unit 2704 in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value South Central Houston apartment is the 2718 Cleburne St Model at 2718 Cleburne St, Unit B starting at $1,750 with a $1.17 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.
2704 Truxillo St, Unit 27042704 Truxillo St4BR,2BA$0.88
2718 Cleburne St, Unit B2718 Cleburne St2BR,1BA$1.17
Fair Oaks Apartments2x12BR,1BA$0.94
Catalina VillageB1U2BR,2BA$1.12
Country Club Place ApartmentsNorthgate2BR,1BA$1.14
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.00
Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student)B1L-BED2BR,2BA$1.07
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Southmore PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18

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South Central Houston, Houston, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

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 Southmore Place listed at $825.

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 $680 at Zollie Scales Apartments.

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 $794 at Zollie Scales Apartments.

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 $899.

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