Cheap Homes for Rent in South Main Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (20 Rentals)

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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 $498. 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$498
Pine TerraceEfficiencyStudio,1BA$745
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-Eff1BR,1BA$749
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio,1BA$779

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Main area is the $1.22 price per square foot Colorado Model at Cypress Creek Reed Road in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $1,490. The second greatest value South Main apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at The Citadel at Med Center Houston Apartments starting at $1,390 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Braeswood Place 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 RoadColorado3BR,2BA$1.22
The Citadel at Med Center Houston Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Saphira Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$0.66
Melia Medical CenterA11BR,1BA$1.56
Alegria II1x1 RENO1BR,1BA$1.58
Villa Solano Apartments1x1A Renovated 545 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.58
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.56
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-Eff1BR,1BA$1.55
Pine TerraceEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.57

Frequently Asked Questions about South Main

What type of rentals are currently available in South Main?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in South Main, TX with pricing that ranges from $601 to $4,105. There are also 103 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Main ranging from $860 to $7,700.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Main ranges from $860 to $7,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,545.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Main range from $1,400 to $2,881, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,490 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,664.

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