Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Central Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (164 Rentals)

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property at 2631 Oakcliff St
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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2631 Oakcliff St, Unit 4

2631 Oakcliff St
HoustonTX77023

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property at 3204 Napoleon St
$800

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Base Rent$800

Total Monthly Price$800
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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3204 Napoleon St, Unit 3204

3204 Napoleon St
HoustonTX77004
property at 6818 Weston St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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6818 Weston St, Unit 1

6818 Weston St
HoustonTX77021
property at 3806 Luca St
$850

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Base Rent$850

Total Monthly Price$850
Studio, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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3806 Luca St

HoustonTX77021

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property at 4618 Clay St
$850 - $895
1 Bedroom Rentals
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4618 Clay St

HoustonTX77023
property at 4422 Bell St
$895

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Base Rent$895

Total Monthly Price$895
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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4422 Bell St, Unit 4424 1/2 Bell St

4422 Bell St
HoustonTX77023
property at 4039 Erby St
$900 - $1,700
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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4039 Erby St

HoustonTX77087
property at 508 N Wayside Dr
$950

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Base Rent$950

Total Monthly Price$950
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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508 N Wayside Dr

HoustonTX77011

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property at 3918 Anita St
$975
2 Bedroom Rentals
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3918 Anita St

HoustonTX77004
property at 4625 Bell St
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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4625 Bell St, Unit 1/2

4625 Bell St
HoustonTX77023

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property at 2211 Blodgett St
$1,000 - $1,500
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2211 Blodgett St

HoustonTX77004
property at 1610 Wheeler Ave
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1610 Wheeler Ave, Unit 2

1610 Wheeler Ave
HoustonTX77004
property at 3715 Eagle St
$1,050

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Base Rent$1,050

Total Monthly Price$1,050
Studio, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
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3715 Eagle St

HoustonTX77004

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South Central Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Best Value Homes for Rent in South Central Houston, TX

As of September 18, 2026 the best value rental home in the South Central Houston area is the $0.23 price per square foot 3512 Canfield St Model at 3512 Canfield St in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $800. The second greatest value South Central Houston rental home is the Unit 2 Model at Unit 2 in the Third Ward neighborhood starting at $1,679 with a $0.49 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Houston homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3512 Canfield St3512 Canfield St1BR, 1BA$0.23
Unit 2Unit 22BR, 2BA$0.49
5121 Polk St, Unit 15121 Polk St2BR, 1BA$0.47
3014 Chenevert St3014 Chenevert St3BR, 4BA$0.87
1316 Cleburne St, Unit B1316 Cleburne St2BR, 3BA$0.98
1910 Alta Vista St1910 Alta Vista St3BR, 2BA$1.08
603 Edgewood St603 Edgewood St2BR, 2BA$0.98
3502 Goodhope St3502 Goodhope St2BR, 1BA$0.82
4402 Balkin St4402 Balkin St3BR, 2BA$1.11
6526 Linden St6526 Linden St3BR, 1BA$1.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Central Houston, Houston, TX

Ranked #31

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 572 Apartments for Rent in South Central Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $520 to $14,041. There are also 652 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central Houston ranging from $600 to $6,000.

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 $600 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,234.

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 $849 to $7,766, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $699.

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