Cheap Homes for Rent in the South Main Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $750 (14 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the South Main area of Houston.

property at 2826 S Bartell Dr
$750 - $1,800
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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2826 S Bartell Dr

HoustonTX77054
property at 2820 S Bartell Dr
$650 - $899
1 Bedroom Rentals
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2820 S Bartell Dr

HoustonTX77054
property at 2824 S Bartell Dr
$950 - $1,200
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2824 S Bartell Dr

HoustonTX77054
property at 2830 S Bartell Dr
$1,050 - $1,200
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2830 S Bartell Dr

HoustonTX77054

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property at 2816 S Bartell Dr
$1,190 - $1,800
2 Bedroom Rentals
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2816 S Bartell Dr

HoustonTX77054
property at 8519 Hearth Dr
$1,195

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Base Rent$1,195

Total Monthly Price$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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8519 Hearth Dr, Unit 26

8519 Hearth Dr
HoustonTX77054
property at 8427 Hearth Dr
$1,300 - $1,500
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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8427 Hearth Dr

HoustonTX77054
property at 8415 Hearth Dr
$1,380 - $2,931
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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8415 Hearth Dr

HoustonTX77054

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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 $514. Cypress Creek Reed Road has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $622. Here are the most affordable South Main apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$514
Cypress Creek Reed RoadTrinity2BR,2BA$622
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio,1BA$699
Alegria IIA1Z1BR,1BA$700
The Huxley at Medical CenterA2- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$714

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, TX

As of September 14, 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 Trinity Model at Cypress Creek Reed Road starting at $622 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Sunnyside 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
Cypress Creek Reed RoadTrinity2BR,2BA$0.59
The Huxley at Medical CenterB2- Classic Unit2BR,2BA$1.34
Alegria IIB2R2BR,2BA$1.24
Melia Medical CenterA21BR,1BA$1.66
Villa Solano Apartments1x1D Renovated 700 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.43
Nantucket at Fannin StationA21BR,1BA$1.64
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-U1BR,1BA$1.25
Alegria I1x1D1BR,1BA$1.45
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.40

Frequently Asked Questions about South Main

What type of rentals are currently available in South Main?

There are currently 47 Apartments for Rent in South Main, TX with pricing that ranges from $700 to $2,931. There are also 80 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Main ranging from $750 to $8,500.

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 $750 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,354.

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 $2,931, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,475 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,714.

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