Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Main Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (12 Rentals)

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Oaks of Charleston
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$779 - $1,250
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$762 - $1,233
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$779 - $1,250
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Oaks of Charleston

16 Charleston Park DrHouston, TX 77025
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Villa Solano Apartments
$825 - $1,199
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$774 - $1,148
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$51

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$825 - $1,199
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Villa Solano Apartments

2501 Westridge StHouston, TX 77054
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6Ten at Med Center Apartments
$899 - $1,399
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$864 - $1,364
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$899 - $1,399
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6Ten at Med Center Apartments

2701 W Bellfort AveHouston, 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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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 Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes priced from $497. Cypress Creek Reed Road has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $499. Here are the most affordable South Main apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$499
Pine TerraceEfficiencyStudio,1BA$750
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio,1BA$779
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-U1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, TX

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Main area is the $1.21 price per square foot Nueces Model at Cypress Creek Reed Road in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $1,663. The second greatest value South Main apartment is the B1 Model at Melia Medical Center starting at $1,559 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Astrodome 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.
Cypress Creek Reed RoadNueces4BR,2BA$1.21
Melia Medical CenterB12BR,2BA$1.41
Lakes at 610Bedford2BR,2BA$1.68
The Huxley at Medical CenterB1- Classic Unit2BR,2BA$1.34
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$0.65
Villa Solano Apartments1x1D Renovated 700 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.43
The Citadel at Med Center Houston Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.51
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-D1BR,1BA$1.29
Alegria II1x1 RENO1BR,1BA$1.58
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.56

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Main Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Main?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Main is at Pine Terrace listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Main Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Main Apartment is $497 at Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Main Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Main is starting from $601 at Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable South Main Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Main Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cypress Creek Reed Road and starts from $1,290.

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