Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southbelt Ellington Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (58 Rentals)

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Easthaven Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Easthaven Apartments

9404-9410 Grannis StHouston, TX 77075
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Lago Apartments

9800 Hollock StHouston, TX 77075
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Park On Burke
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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4747 Burke RdPasadena, TX 77504
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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 Lofts at Hartsook priced from $514. The Redford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $559. Here are the most affordable Southbelt Ellington apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$514
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$559
The Nathaniel ApartmentsA3-U1BR,1BA$749
Gateway at Ellington1A1BR,1BA$769
Sage Hollow ApartmentsA1 - Classic1BR,1BA$782
Lenox ParkA11BR,1BA$795
AltmonteA1BR,1BA$795
Parc at South GreenA11BR,1BA$799
Valencia GroveA11BR,1BA$799
The Madison on the LakeA11BR,1BA$809

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southbelt Ellington, TX

As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southbelt Ellington area is the $1.17 price per square foot 4x2 Model at The Life at Clearwood in the in the Greater Hobby neighborhood starting from $1,553. The second greatest value Southbelt Ellington apartment is the B1 Model at Almeda Park Apartments starting at $1,050 with a $1.15 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Life at Clearwood4x24BR,2BA$1.17
Almeda Park ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.15
Hollock Square42BR,1BA$1.22
AltmonteB1BR,1BA$1.21
Regency ParkC11BR,1BA$1.30
Beamer Place ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.21
Valencia GroveA11BR,1BA$1.14
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04
The Madison on the LakeA11BR,1BA$1.24
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$0.79

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX

Ranked #48

Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas, including Houston. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Southbelt Ellington Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

14 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Lofts at Hartsook which is listed at $514, while the average apartment in Southbelt Ellington costs $8,220.

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 64 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 $390 which is $7,830 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southbelt Ellington.

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