Cheap Homes for Rent in South Central Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (146 Rentals)

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property at 7307 Avenue H

$699 - $1,300

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$699 - $1,300
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7307 Avenue H

HoustonTX77011
property at 5342 Leeland St

$795

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$795
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5342 Leeland St, Unit 2

5342 Leeland St
HoustonTX77023

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property at 2816 Wichita St

$995

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$995
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$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 5

2816 Wichita St, Unit 1

2816 Wichita St
HoustonTX77004
property at 4911 Delano St

$999

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$999
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$999

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4911 Delano St, Unit 1

4911 Delano St
HoustonTX77004

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property at 2108 Berry St

$1,095 - $1,495

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2108 Berry St

HoustonTX77004

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

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property at 7316 La Salette St

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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7316 La Salette St

HoustonTX77021
property at 5911 Grace Ln

$1,100 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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5911 Grace Ln

HoustonTX77021

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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 Studio unit found at Brays Crossing priced from $610. Perry Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $630. Here are the most affordable South Central Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brays CrossingStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$610
Perry Street ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$630
Country Club Place ApartmentsHearthstone1BR,1BA$720
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$769
Southway Manor Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Patricia Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$788
Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student)C13BR,3BA$799
Schroeder Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Silhouette Apartments by UH StudiosModern StudiosStudio,1BA$800
The Yellowstone ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Houston, TX

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Central Houston area is the $1.12 price per square foot B1U Model at Catalina Village in the in the South Union neighborhood starting from $1,482. The second greatest value South Central Houston apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes starting at $1,469 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Medical Center 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.
Catalina VillageB1U2BR,2BA$1.12
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.23
Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student)C13BR,3BA$0.67
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$0.98
TropicanaGround Level2BR,1.5BA$0.99
Emory at CanalEmory 2/12BR,1BA$1.12
Country Club Place ApartmentsWillow Creek1BR,1BA$1.09
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.04
Schroeder Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
2218 Isabella St2218 Isabella St1BR,1BA$1.21

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Central Houston?

There are currently 531 Apartments for Rent in South Central Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $596 to $14,220. There are also 543 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central Houston ranging from $650 to $17,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Central Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Central Houston ranges from $650 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,599.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Central Houston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Central Houston range from $950 to $8,734, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,255 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $820.

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