Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (251 Rentals)

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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. Encanto Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. 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
Encanto ApartmentsThe Barcelona1BR,1BA$699
Country Club Place ApartmentsFalcon Point1BR,1BA$719
Golfcrest Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$739
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$779
Southway Manor Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Agapi Mou Suites1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Schroeder Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Park at Veracruz1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$810
Southmore PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Houston, TX

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Houston area is the $0.23 price per square foot 3613 Rosalie St Model at 3613 Rosalie St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value South Central Houston apartment is the B1 Model at Catalina Village starting at $1,482 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the South Union 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.
3613 Rosalie St, Unit B3613 Rosalie St1BR,1BA$0.23
Catalina VillageB12BR,2BA$1.12
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.00
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
Emory at CanalEmory 2/12BR,1BA$1.21
2811 Rosedale St, Unit 32811 Rosedale St2BR,1BA$1.24
Schroeder Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Southmore PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18
Country Club Place ApartmentsFalcon Point1BR,1BA$1.12
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.22

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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 $999.

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