Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the South Central Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX (52 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the South Central Houston area of Houston as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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3800 Main
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$1,199 - $2,055Short Term Available
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3800 Main

3800 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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Centre at Columbia Court
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$1,095 - $2,070Short Term Available
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10 Months, 12 Months, 14 Months, 15 Months
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Centre at Columbia Court

5500 Sampson StHouston, TX 77004
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Avanti Cityside
$1,065 - $1,927
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$1,065 - $1,927

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Avanti Cityside

7373 Ardmore StHouston, TX 77054
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property at 1802 Wentworth St

$4,737 - $8,375

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$4,737

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$4,737

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1802 Wentworth St

HoustonTX77004

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property at 4952 Polk St

$1,578 - $1,671

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$1,578

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$1,578

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 7

4952 Polk St

HoustonTX77023
property at 6403 Avenue C

$2,948 - $9,453

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$3,549

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$3,549

2 To 8 Bedroom Rentals

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6403 Avenue C

HoustonTX77011

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property at 2103 McGowen St

$4,413

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$4,413

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$4,413

3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 18

2103 McGowen St

HoustonTX77004

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property at 2519 St Emanuel St

$2,840

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$2,840

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$2,840

3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 8

2519 St Emanuel St

HoustonTX77004
property at 2109 McGowen St

$4,700

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$4,700

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$4,700

3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 19

2109 McGowen St

HoustonTX77004
property at 5130 Cosby St

$5,614

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$5,614

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$5,614

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 8

5130 Cosby St

HoustonTX77021

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PadSplit
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3702 Dreyfus StHouston, TX 77021
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220 West Alabama Apartments
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220 West Alabama Apartments

220 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77006

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South Central Houston, Houston, TX

Ranked #41

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term South Central Houston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in South Central Houston?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in South Central Houston is at The Park at Veracruz listed at $775.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term South Central Houston Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in South Central Houston is $2,557.

What is the largest Short-term South Central Houston Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in South Central Houston is a 2,271 square feet unit starting from $2,724 at 3518 Dennis St.

What is the average size for South Central Houston Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in South Central Houston is currently at 991 sq ft.

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