
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (29 Rentals)
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The Terraces on Brompton Apartments

2825 Bellefontaine

1126 Berthea St

1136 Berthea St

The Maroneal
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Greenbriar Bend

2718 Wroxton Rd

2306 Addison Rd

2509 Shakespeare St

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1214 Bartlett #15, Unit # 15

7315 Brompton Rd

2700 Bellefontaine, Unit B9
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2513 Shakespeare St

Residences at Gramercy

Greenbriar Park

1953 Dryden Rd

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Elan Med Center

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Latitude Med Center

Windsor at West University
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2425 Underwood St

2600 Bellefontaine

2475 Underwood St

4704 Greenbriar Dr

2700 Bellefontaine

2515 Shakespeare St

Spruce Bellafontaine
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2203 Dorrington St
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 | $1,461 | $899 | $2,043 |
| Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,872 | $950 | $4,182 |
| Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,879 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,281 | $2,224 | $10,000+ |
| Southgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,269 | $1,249 | $1,289 |
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Cheapest Available Southgate Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southgate area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Bloom at West University priced from $899. North Boulevard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Southgate apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloom at West University | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| North Boulevard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Terraces on Brompton Apartments | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Maroneal | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Greenbriar Park | A1P | 1BR,1BA | $1,532 |
| Elan Med Center | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,597 |
| Residences at Gramercy | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,630 |
| Latitude Med Center | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,653 |
| Windsor at West University | A2 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,698 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, TX
As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Residences at Gramercy in the in the Rice Village neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the B1 2Bed 2Bath Model at Windsor at West University starting at $2,437 with a $2.37 price per square foot in the Upper Kirby 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences at Gramercy | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Windsor at West University | B1 2Bed 2Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.37 |
| 6310 Greenbriar Dr, Unit 6310 | 6310 Greenbriar Dr | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Adenine | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
| The Maroneal | A4 1x1 w/study | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| North Boulevard Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Elan Med Center | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| The Terraces on Brompton Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Bloom at West University | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouthgate, Houston, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
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 $1,698.
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 $5,993.
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 27 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 $864 which is $5,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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