
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southampton Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (54 Rentals)
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1618 Branard St, Unit 1618.5

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1620 Branard St

1828 W Main St

1126 Berthea St

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The Levy Apartments

1136 Berthea St

2422 Richton St

1414 Castle Ct

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The Boulevard
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2306 Addison Rd

1840 Branard St

District at Greenbriar

2509 Shakespeare St

1111 Banks St

1517 Bonnie Brae St

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1214 Bartlett #15, Unit # 15

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Encore Montrose

1711 W Main St

Dream Montrose
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Mount Vernon Lofts

2513 Shakespeare St

1953 Dryden Rd

Muse at Museum District

Fairmont Museum District

1817 Colquitt St

Instrata Upper Kirby

2522 Wordsworth St

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Chelsea Museum District

Furnished Studio-Houston - Greenway Plaza
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1963 Lexington St

The Heron Museum District

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Hanover Rice Village

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1826 W Main St

West Main Garden

1634 Branard St

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4110 Woodhead St

1903 Portsmouth
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1919 Portsmouth

2030 Portsmouth Apartments

Banks 6

2322 Richton

3910 McDuffie

Windsor at West University

Live Montrose 1717 Norfolk

4704 Greenbriar Dr

1624 Bonnie Brae

Live Montrose 2008 Colquitt
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Southampton, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southampton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton Studio Apartments | $1,241 | $1,089 | $1,949 |
| Southampton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $950 | $8,604 |
| Southampton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,613 | $1,265 | $10,000+ |
| Southampton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,617 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Southampton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southampton area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at North Boulevard Apartments priced from $950. The Levy Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,089. Here are the most affordable Southampton apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Boulevard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Levy Apartments | The Addison | Studio,1BA | $1,089 |
| The Boulevard | A 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| 3910 McDuffie | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,210 |
| District at Greenbriar | 01F1 | Studio,1BA | $1,255 |
| Encore Montrose | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,434 |
| Dream Montrose | A3L-UPG | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Mount Vernon Lofts | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Muse at Museum District | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,581 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southampton, TX
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southampton area is the $2.34 price per square foot Penthouse 4 Model at The Museum Tower in the in the Midtown Houston neighborhood starting from $8,952. The second greatest value Southampton apartment is the 1620 Branard St Model at 1620 Branard St starting at $1,750 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Montrose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southampton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Museum Tower | Penthouse 4 | 3BR,3BA | $2.34 |
| 1620 Branard St | 1620 Branard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Windsor at West University | B1 2Bed 2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
| North Boulevard Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| 1618 Branard St, Unit 1618.5 | 1618 Branard St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 906 Oakley St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 3910 McDuffie | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Boulevard | A 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Mount Vernon Lofts | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.37 |
| District at Greenbriar | 01F1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.14 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southampton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southampton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southampton is under $1,581.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southampton?
The cheapest apartment in Southampton is North Boulevard Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Southampton costs $12,129.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southampton?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Southampton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Southampton?
Cheap apartments in Southampton have an average cost of $194 which is $11,935 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southampton.
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