
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (31 Rentals)
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The Terraces on Brompton Apartments

7315 Brompton St

1126 Berthea St

Bloom at West University

2825 Bellefontaine

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Greenbriar Park
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Greenbriar Bend

2718 Wroxton Rd

Life Tower

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The Maroneal

Residences at Gramercy

7315 Brompton Rd

1928 North Blvd
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2021 Southgate Blvd

2222 Maroneal St

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Elan Med Center

2513 Shakespeare St

2015 South Blvd

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Adenine

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Latitude Med Center
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2324 Sheridan St, Unit B

2601 Bellefontaine

4704 Greenbriar Dr

Windsor at West University

2601 Bellefontaine

2332 Sheridan St

2210 Dorrington St
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Southgate, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southgate?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southgate Studio Apartments | $1,248 | $1,099 | $2,384 |
| Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $800 | $6,162 |
| Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $1,279 | $10,000+ |
| Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,871 | $1,978 | $10,000+ |
| Southgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,535 | $1,229 | $4,400 |
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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 The Terraces on Brompton Apartments priced from $995. Greenbriar Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terraces on Brompton Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Greenbriar Park | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The Maroneal | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,264 |
| Residences at Gramercy | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Windsor at West University | S1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,437 |
| Elan Med Center | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,440 |
| Adenine | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,559 |
| Latitude Med Center | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,563 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, TX
As of February 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2324 Sheridan St Model at 2324 Sheridan St, Unit B in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $1,590. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 1x1 Model at Residences at Gramercy starting at $1,400 with a $1.37 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2324 Sheridan St, Unit B | 2324 Sheridan St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.38 |
| Residences at Gramercy | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 1938-1940 Dryden Rd | 6 BR | 6BR,6BA | $1.49 |
| Elan Med Center | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Maroneal | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Greenbriar Park | A1P | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Adenine | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.82 |
| The Terraces on Brompton Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Windsor at West University | S1 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.93 |
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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 $1,563.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southgate?
The cheapest apartment in Southgate is The Terraces on Brompton Apartments which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Southgate costs $9,251.
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 34 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 $609 which is $8,642 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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