Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southbelt Ellington Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (89 Rentals)

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Lenox Park
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$825 - $1,435
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Lenox Park

12601 S Green DrHouston, TX 77034
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Sabo Village
$876 - $11,500
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Sabo Village

10701 Sabo RdHouston, TX 77089
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4300 Shaver St

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Thrive Almeda Genoa
$1,035 - $1,690
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Thrive Almeda Genoa

10100 Almeda Genoa RdHouston, TX 77075
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Freehill Street Lofts
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$1,187 - $1,569
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Freehill Street Lofts

10742 Freehill StHouston, TX 77034
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Montelago
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$1,190 - $2,050
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Montelago

11881 Gulf Pointe DrHouston, TX 77089
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Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southbelt Ellington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southbelt Ellington area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Redford priced from $637. Gateway at Ellington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $684. Here are the most affordable Southbelt Ellington apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$637
Gateway at Ellington1A1BR,1BA$684
The Madison on the LakeA21BR,1BA$704
Parc at South GreenA11BR,1BA$725
Del Mar Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated 565 sq ft1BR,1BA$729
Lakeshire Place Apartment Homes1BR 1BA 1A-LI1BR,1BA$749
The Point at Windmill LakesErie1BR,1BA$759
Westlake at Summer CoveA11BR,1BA$775
Green Arbor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$782
AltmonteA1BR,1BA$790

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southbelt Ellington, TX

As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southbelt Ellington area is the $1.19 price per square foot Hackberry Model at The Life at Clearwood in the in the Greater Hobby neighborhood starting from $1,575. The second greatest value Southbelt Ellington apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Creekside Villas Apartments starting at $1,619 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Clear Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southbelt Ellington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Life at ClearwoodHackberry4BR,2BA$1.19
Creekside Villas Apartments3 Bed, 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.26
The Madison on the LakeB32BR,2BA$1.19
Highland Meadow Village2x2-B12BR,2BA$1.23
Almeda Park ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.06
AltmonteB1BR,1BA$1.12
Beamer Place ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.21
Valencia Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.14
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Gateway at Ellington1A1BR,1BA$1.27

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southbelt Ellington Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southbelt Ellington?

The cheapest apartment in Southbelt Ellington is The Redford which is listed at $637, while the average apartment in Southbelt Ellington costs $1,668.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southbelt Ellington?

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 139 regular apartments in Southbelt Ellington 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 Southbelt Ellington?

Cheap apartments in Southbelt Ellington have an average cost of $479 which is $1,189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southbelt Ellington.

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