
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Central Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $610 (32 Rentals)


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Perry Street Apartments

27 Norwood St

5025 Jefferson St

3401 Ennis St

221 Caylor St

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905 74th St

4302 Polk St

Oakcliff Apartments

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4001 Midtown

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Vibe Med Center

Hermann Park Lofts
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Mid Main

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5755 Hermann Park

Pearl @ the Mix

The Hopkins

Pearl Marketplace at Midtown

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4952 Polk St, Unit SI ID1531103P

The Circle at Hermann Park
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4952 Polk St, Unit SI ID1531101P

Avalon at Gulfgate

7016 Avenue F

Beatty (2606)

1624 Holman

220 West Alabama Apartments

Camden Travis Street

Citadel on Elgin
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Central Houston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
South Central Houston Studio Apartments | $1,414 | $610 | $5,000 |
| South Central Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $520 | $8,113 |
| South Central Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,886 | $624 | $8,520 |
| South Central Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,398 | $849 | $7,766 |
| South Central Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,567 | $699 | $6,936 |
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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 Brays Crossing which is listed at $610, while the average apartment in South Central Houston costs $1,482.
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 101 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 $409 which is $1,073 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Houston.
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