
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $935 (36 Rentals)
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North Boulevard Apartments

The Terraces on Brompton Apartments

1023 Lyndon St, Unit 1

2825 Bellefontaine

1747 Wroxton Ct

The Maroneal

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Bloom at West University

2003 McClendon St
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1023 Lyndon St, Unit 2

Greenbriar Bend

7315 Brompton Rd

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1214 Bartlett #15, Unit # 15

Greenbriar Park

2513 Shakespeare St

Residences at Gramercy

2030 Bissonnet St

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Latitude Med Center
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Elan Med Center

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Adenine

2522 Wordsworth St

2531 Watts St

2700 Bellefontaine

2601 Bellefontaine

2475 Underwood St

2425 Underwood St

2600 Bellefontaine
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2210 Dorrington St

Spruce Bellafontaine

2302 Robinhood St

2039 McClendon St

2701 Bellefontaine

2309 Sheridan St

Windsor at West University

1214 Bartlett St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southgate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Studio Apartments | $1,294 | $935 | $2,039 |
| Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,867 | $950 | $3,596 |
| Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,751 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,609 | $2,395 | $10,000+ |
| Southgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,429 | $1,249 | $4,599 |
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Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at North Boulevard Apartments priced from $950. The Terraces on Brompton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Boulevard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Terraces on Brompton Apartments | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Maroneal | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,098 |
| Bloom at West University | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Life Tower | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $1,399 |
| Greenbriar Park | A3R | 1BR,1BA | $1,564 |
| Residences at Gramercy | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,630 |
| Latitude Med Center | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,673 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, TX
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $2.00 price per square foot B1 2x2 Model at The Maroneal in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 2x2 Model at Residences at Gramercy starting at $1,630 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Rice Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Maroneal | B1 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| Residences at Gramercy | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| North Boulevard Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Windsor at West University | A2 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.39 |
| Greenbriar Park | A3R | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Adenine | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.35 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| 1214 Bartlett #15, Unit # 15 | 1214 Bartlett #15 | 1BR,1BA | $2.34 |
| The Terraces on Brompton Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Bloom at West University | Studio A | Studio ,1BA | $2.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southgate Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southgate?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southgate is under $1,673.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?
The cheapest apartment in Southgate is North Boulevard Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $1,749.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southgate?
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 40 regular apartments in Southgate 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 Southgate?
Cheap apartments in Southgate have an average cost of $467 which is $1,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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