Cheap Homes for Rent in South Main Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (45 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 at Reed Road Apartment Homes 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 at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Pine TerraceEfficiencyStudio,1BA$734
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-U1BR,1BA$799
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio,1BA$829
Villa Solano Apartments1x1A Renovated 545 sq ft1BR,1BA$859
The Huxley at Medical CenterA2- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$899
6Ten at Med Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$915
Alegria II1x1 RENO1BR,1BA$950
Lakes at 610Haven1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, TX

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Main area is the $1.22 price per square foot Colorado Model at Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $1,490. The second greatest value South Main apartment is the Augusta Model at The Fountains at Almeda starting at $1,700 with a $1.48 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 at Reed Road Apartment HomesColorado3BR,2BA$1.22
The Fountains at AlmedaAugusta2BR,2BA$1.48
Advenir at The Med CenterTahoe2BR,2BA$1.34
Melia Medical CenterA21BR,1BA$1.67
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$0.65
The Huxley at Medical CenterA3R- Newly Upgraded!1BR,1BA$1.61
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-D1BR,1BA$1.33
Alegria II1x1 RENO1BR,1BA$1.58
Villa Solano Apartments1x1A Renovated 545 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.58
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.66

Frequently Asked Questions about South Main

What type of rentals are currently available in South Main?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in South Main, TX with pricing that ranges from $497 to $3,046. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Main ranging from $700 to $8,000.

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 $700 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,803.

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 $1,490 to $3,046, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,664.

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