Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southbelt Ellington Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (60 Rentals)

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Tarrington Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tarrington Court

10603 Southdown Trace TrlHouston, TX 77034
Senior Living
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Easthaven Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Easthaven Apartments

9404-9410 Grannis StHouston, TX 77075
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Del Lago Apartments
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Del Lago Apartments

9800 Hollock StHouston, TX 77075
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La Serena Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Serena Apartments

4343 Shaver StPasadena, TX 77504
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Park On Burke
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park On Burke

4747 Burke RdPasadena, TX 77504
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Whispering Winds
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Whispering Winds

2902 Whispering Winds DrPearland, TX 77581
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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 Laurel at Blackhawk 55+ priced from $460. B Park Boulevard Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $515. Here are the most affordable Southbelt Ellington apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Laurel at Blackhawk 55+A31BR,1BA$460
B Park Boulevard Lofts1 bedroom1BR,1BA$515
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$636
Veridian at Clear LakeA11BR,1BA$703
Gateway at Ellington1A1BR,1BA$705
The Nathaniel ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$725
Parc at South GreenA11BR,1BA$725
Green ArborOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$729
Creekside Villas Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$729
Westlake at Summer CoveA11BR,1BA$739

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southbelt Ellington, TX

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southbelt Ellington area is the $1.21 price per square foot Fern Model at The Life at Clearwood in the in the Greater Hobby neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Southbelt Ellington apartment is the 2 bedroom 1 bath Model at The Redford starting at $841 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Greater Hobby 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 ClearwoodFern2BR,2BA$1.21
The Redford2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.06
AltmonteA1BR,1BA$1.11
Beamer Place ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.21
Valencia Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.14
Breakers at Windmill LakesA11BR,1BA$1.21
The Madison on the LakeA11BR,1BA$1.23
Creekside Villas Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.12
Green ArborOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Veridian at Clear LakeA11BR,1BA$1.16

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX

Ranked #46

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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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 The Laurel at Blackhawk 55+ which is listed at $460, while the average apartment in Southbelt Ellington costs $4,549.

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 181 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 $563 which is $3,986 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southbelt Ellington.

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