
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southbelt Ellington Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (53 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Southbelt Ellington area of Houston.


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The Redford

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The Nathaniel Apartments

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Parc at South Green

Del Mar Apartments

Green Arbor

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Westlake at Summer Cove

8430 Holiday Ln

Creekside Villas Apartments

Altmonte
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Valencia Grove Apartments

Lenox Park

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The Madison on the Lake

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The Point at Windmill Lakes

9410 Grannis St

The Laurel at Blackhawk 55+

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The Parker at Ellington

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Beamer Place Apartments

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Montelago

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Clear Creek Landing

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Breakers at Windmill Lakes

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Sabo Village

Almeda Park Apartments

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The Domain at Ellington

Tarrington Court

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Vista Del Rey Apartments

10802 Kingspoint Rd
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12205 Almeda Genoa Rd

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Stonebrook Senior Residences

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Gateway at Ellington

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Veridian at Clear Lake
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The Landing at Clear Lake

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The Legacy at Clear Lake

Copper Hill

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McAlister

Whispering Winds

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260 El Dorado Blvd

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Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southbelt Ellington?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southbelt Ellington Studio Apartments | $1,326 | $1,148 | $1,505 |
| Southbelt Ellington 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,063 | $509 | $7,041 |
| Southbelt Ellington 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,352 | $604 | $3,602 |
| Southbelt Ellington 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $692 | $2,910 |
| Southbelt Ellington 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,488 | $1,399 | $10,000+ |
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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 $636. Gateway at Ellington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $697. Here are the most affordable Southbelt Ellington apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Redford | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $636 |
| Gateway at Ellington | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $697 |
| The Nathaniel Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Parc at South Green | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
| Lakeshire Place Apartment Homes | 1BR 1BA 1A-VL | 1BR,1BA | $749 |
| Del Mar Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Renovated 565 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Green Arbor | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $759 |
| Veridian at Clear Lake | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $760 |
| Westlake at Summer Cove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $764 |
| Altmonte | A | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southbelt Ellington, TX
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southbelt Ellington area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath Model at Creekside Villas Apartments in the in the Clear Lake neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Southbelt Ellington apartment is the C1 Model at Almeda Park Apartments starting at $1,195 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Edgebrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southbelt Ellington apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Creekside Villas Apartments | 3 Bed, 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Almeda Park Apartments | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| The Life at Clearwood | Fern | 2BR,2BA | $1.21 |
| Regency Park | D3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The Domain at Ellington | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| The Madison on the Lake | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Beamer Place Apartments | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Altmonte | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Valencia Grove Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Redford | 1 bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.12 |
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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 $636, while the average apartment in Southbelt Ellington costs $7,334.
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 197 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 $626 which is $6,708 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southbelt Ellington.
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