
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southampton Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (56 Rentals)
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1840 Richmond Ave

The Levy Apartments

North Boulevard Apartments

2317 Southgate Blvd

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1618 Branard St, Unit 1618.5

1806 W Main St

2022 Branard St

2414 Richton St

1136 Berthea St
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2322 Richton St

1715 Banks St

1903 Portsmouth

1919 Portsmouth

Muse at Museum District

2718 Wroxton Rd

2030 Bissonnet St

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The Boulevard

District at Greenbriar

2030 Portsmouth St
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Dream Montrose

1602 Bonnie Brae St

1901 Richmond Ave.

1920 Richmond Ave.

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Encore Montrose

2509 Shakespeare St

2021 Southgate Blvd

2513 Shakespeare St

1853 W Main St

1558 1/2 Castle Ct
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Instrata Upper Kirby

4212 Woodhead St

Fairmont Museum District

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1212 Milford St, Unit 4

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West Main Garden

4321 Hazard St

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Castle Court

4110 Woodhead St
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2322 Richton

2030 Portsmouth Apartments

Banks 6

3910 McDuffie

1935 Richmond Ave

Live Montrose 1717 Norfolk

Windsor at West University

4704 Greenbriar Dr

4321 Hazard St

1624 Bonnie Brae St
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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 | $1,053 | $775 | $1,979 |
| Southampton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,901 | $950 | $9,374 |
| Southampton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,712 | $1,270 | $10,000+ |
| Southampton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,733 | $6,789 | $10,000+ |
| Southampton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
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Cheapest Available Southampton Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southampton area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at The Levy Apartments priced from $849. 1903 Portsmouth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here are the most affordable Southampton apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Levy Apartments | Addison - The Addison | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| 1903 Portsmouth | 1x1 - 658 | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Muse at Museum District | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,185 |
| The Boulevard | A 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| District at Greenbriar | 11F2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,260 |
| Dream Montrose | A2L-UPG | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Windsor at West University | S1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,352 |
| Encore Montrose | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
| Instrata Upper Kirby | The Calais - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,645 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southampton, TX
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southampton area is the $2.71 price per square foot B1R Model at The Museum Tower in the in the Midtown Houston neighborhood starting from $4,168. The second greatest value Southampton apartment is the 2x2.5 - 1156 Model at 1919 Portsmouth starting at $1,685 with a $1.46 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 | B1R | 2BR,2BA | $2.71 |
| 1919 Portsmouth | 2x2.5 - 1156 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.46 |
| 1618 Branard St, Unit 1618.5 | 1618 Branard St | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| The Boulevard | B 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Muse at Museum District | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Instrata Upper Kirby | The Calais - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $2.43 |
| 1903 Portsmouth | 1x1 - 658 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| District at Greenbriar | 01F1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.26 |
| Encore Montrose | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.46 |
| Windsor at West University | S1 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthampton, Houston, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,645.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southampton?
The cheapest apartment in Southampton is 1903 Portsmouth which is listed at $1,145, while the average apartment in Southampton costs $10,029.
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 27 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 $218 which is $9,811 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southampton.
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