Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (349 Rentals)

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property at 6519 Sloan St

$699 - $799

1 Bedroom Rentals

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6519 Sloan St

HoustonTX77087

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property at 3439 Wentworth St

$700

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$700
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$700

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3439 Wentworth St

HoustonTX77004
property at 7018 Avenue F

$650 - $825

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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7018 Avenue F

HoustonTX77011
property at 3401 Ennis St

$750

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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3401 Ennis St

HoustonTX77004

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 4624 Bell St

$875 - $925

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4624 Bell St

HoustonTX77023

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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
Country Club Place ApartmentsBay Oaks1BR,1BA$693
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$719
Patricia Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$788
Nubia Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$799
Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student)C13BR,3BA$799
Schroeder Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Dismuke Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Houston, TX

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Houston area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2218 Isabella St Model at 2218 Isabella St, Unit 1 in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,585. The second greatest value South Central Houston apartment is the B2U Model at Catalina Village starting at $1,450 with a $1.10 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.
2218 Isabella St, Unit 12218 Isabella St2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Catalina VillageB2U2BR,2BA$1.10
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student)B12BR,2BA$1.00
Emory at CanalEmory 2/12BR,1BA$1.24
Country Club Place ApartmentsWillow Creek1BR,1BA$1.03
Boutique Living Near University of Houston1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Schroeder Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.12

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Houston, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect H-Town Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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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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South Central Houston, Houston, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 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 $6,906.

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 71 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 $418 which is $6,488 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Houston.

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