Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Main Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (42 Rentals)

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Lakes at 610
$1,133 - $1,969
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Lakes at 610

9111 Lakes at 610 DrHouston, TX 77054
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Pine Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pine Terrace

3901 Omeara DrHouston, TX 77025
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Ashford Santa Fe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ashford Santa Fe

4010 W Bellfort AveHouston, TX 77025
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3811 Link Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3811 Link Valley

3811 Link ValleyHouston, TX 77025
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Saphira Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saphira Apartments

9711 Link Valley DrHouston, TX 77025
property at 2830 S Bartell Dr

$1,100

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2830 S Bartell Dr, Unit 311, Unit 311

2830 S Bartell Dr
HoustonTX77054
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Regard at Med Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regard at Med Center

8877 Lakes at 610 DrHouston, TX 77054
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property at 2822 S Bartell Dr

$1,150

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$1,150
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2822 S Bartell Dr, Unit 38, Unit 38

2822 S Bartell Dr
HoustonTX77054

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property at 8519 Hearth Dr

$1,195

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$1,195
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8519 Hearth Dr, Unit 26, Unit 26

8519 Hearth Dr
HoustonTX77054
property at 8433 Hearth Dr

$1,195

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$1,195
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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8433 Hearth Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1

8433 Hearth Dr
HoustonTX77054
property at 8523 Hearth Dr

$1,300 - $1,450

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8523 Hearth Dr

HoustonTX77054
property at 8427 Hearth Dr

$1,345 - $1,500

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8427 Hearth Dr

HoustonTX77054

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Royale Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Royale Apartments

9701 Stella Link RdHouston, TX 77025
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Cheapest Available South Main Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Main area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Alegria II (new) priced from $745. The Huxley at Medical Center has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $755. Here are the most affordable South Main apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alegria II (new)A21BR,1BA$745
The Huxley at Medical CenterA3- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$755
Pine TerraceEfficiencyStudio,1BA$755
Oaks of CharlestonA11BR,1BA$769
Villa Solano Apartments1x1C Renovated 670 sq ft1BR,1BA$799
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$850
Alegria I (new)A1R1BR,1BA$850
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$877
Ashford Santa Fe2X2A2BR,2BA$960
6Ten at Med Center Apartments1x1 Deluxe1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, TX

As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Main area is the $1.33 price per square foot Coltrane Model at Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $1,648. The second greatest value South Main apartment is the 2X2B-D Model at Ashford Santa Fe starting at $1,050 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the South Main neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Main apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesColtrane2BR,2BA$1.33
Ashford Santa Fe2X2B-D2BR,2BA$1.05
The Huxley at Medical CenterB1- Classic Unit2BR,2BA$1.34
The Citadel at Med Center Houston Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Melia Medical CenterA11BR,1BA$1.58
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$1.19
Alegria II (new)A2R1BR,1BA$1.48
Alegria I (new)1x1D1BR,1BA$1.65
Villa Solano Apartments1x1A Renovated 545 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.47
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Main Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Main?

The cheapest apartment in South Main is Alegria II (new) which is listed at $745, while the average apartment in South Main costs $1,884.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Main?

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 94 regular apartments in South Main 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 Main?

Cheap apartments in South Main have an average cost of $1,032 which is $852 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Main.

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