
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southgate Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $900 (32 Rentals)
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The Terraces on Brompton Apartments

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Bloom at West University

2825 Bellefontaine

1126 Berthea St

2718 Wroxton Rd

2030 Bissonnet St

2330 Dorrington St
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Greenbriar Bend

2003 McClendon St

The Maroneal

2509 Shakespeare St

Greenbriar Park

7315 Brompton Rd

6832 Bellgreen Dr

Residences at Gramercy
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1928 North Blvd

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Latitude Med Center

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Elan Med Center

2475 Underwood St

2601 Bellefontaine

Windsor at West University

2425 Underwood St

4704 Greenbriar Dr
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5353 Institute Ln

2203 Dorrington St

Spruce Bellafontaine

2308 McClendon St

1750 Wroxton Ct

2701 Bellefontaine

2425 Underwood St, Unit 346

2600 Bellefontaine
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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 | $1,487 | $1,003 | $3,374 |
| Southgate 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,965 | $950 | $5,308 |
| Southgate 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,942 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
| Southgate 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,060 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Southgate 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $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. Bloom at West University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,003. 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 | Maple | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Bloom at West University | Studio B End Unit | Studio,1BA | $1,003 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Windsor at West University | S1 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,259 |
| The Maroneal | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,276 |
| Residences at Gramercy | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,570 |
| Latitude Med Center | M1 | Studio,1BA | $1,653 |
| Elan Med Center | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,854 |
| Hanover Southampton | A | 1BR,1BA | $2,589 |
| Hanover Rice Village | I | 1BR,1BA | $2,672 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, TX
As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $4.73 price per square foot Azalea Model at The Langley in the in the Rice Village neighborhood starting from $16,074. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the 3x2 Model at Residences at Gramercy starting at $2,535 with a $1.73 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 Langley | Azalea | 3BR,3.5BA | $4.73 |
| Residences at Gramercy | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| Hanover Rice Village | Q | 2BR,2BA | $2.91 |
| Hanover Southampton | A | 1BR,1BA | $3.81 |
| Elan Med Center | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| Greenbriar Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Maroneal | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| The Terraces on Brompton Apartments | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Windsor at West University | S1 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.56 |
| Bloom at West University | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2.52 |
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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 $2,672.
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 $5,953.
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 24 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 $791 which is $5,162 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southgate.
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