Cheap Homes for Rent in South Main Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (46 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 HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Pine TerraceEfficiencyStudio,1BA$742
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio,1BA$779
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-U1BR,1BA$799
The Huxley at Medical CenterA1- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$800
Villa Solano Apartments1x1B Renovated 635 sq ft1BR,1BA$899
The Citadel at Med Center Houston Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$945
Alegria II1x1 RENO1BR,1BA$950
6Ten at Med Center Apartments1x1 REEP Reno1BR,1BA$1,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, TX

As of September 04, 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 Mira Mar Model at Advenir at The Med Center starting at $1,339 with a $1.50 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.
Cypress Creek Reed RoadColorado3BR,2BA$1.22
Advenir at The Med CenterMira Mar2BR,2BA$1.50
Melia Medical CenterA21BR,1BA$1.65
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$0.66
The Citadel at Med Center Houston Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Villa Solano Apartments1x1D Renovated 700 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.50
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-D1BR,1BA$1.29
Connection at Buffalo Pointe ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.65
Alegria II1x1 RENO1BR,1BA$1.58
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.56

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 $497 to $3,140. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Main ranging from $899 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 $899 to $7,700 with an average monthly rent of $2,323.

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 $3,140, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 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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