Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the South Central Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $610 (31 Rentals)

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Vibe Med Center
$943 - $1,127
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$1,004 - $2,357

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Vibe Med Center

7110 Ardmore StHouston, TX 77054
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$950 - $1,050

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4302 Polk St

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4001 Midtown
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$1,170
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$1,170 - $3,157

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4001 Midtown

4001 Fannin StHouston, TX 77004
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Mid Main
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$1,187 - $1,641
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$1,282 - $2,647

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Mid Main

3550 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Avalon at Gulfgate
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Avalon at Gulfgate

6156 S Loop EHouston, TX 77087
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Victory Apartments
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Victory Apartments

2606 Beatty StHouston, TX 77023
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1624 Holman
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1624 Holman

1624 Holman StHouston, TX 77004
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Where to Stay in Houston: The 5 Best Neighborhoods for Short-Term Lease Options

Discover Houston's top areas for Short-Term Lease apartments. We review 5 neighborhoods with the most short-term rental apartments and houses, ideal for students, families, and business travel.

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Citadel on Elgin
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Citadel on Elgin

3331 Elgin StHouston, TX 77004
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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

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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 $9,453.

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 39 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 $401 which is $9,052 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Central Houston.

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