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Southgate, Houston, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The Terraces on Brompton ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$995
Residences at Gramercy1x11BR,1BA$1,300
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$1,347
Elan Med CenterA31BR,1BA$1,444

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, TX

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.05 price per square foot 4 Bed Model at 2419 Shakespeare St in the in the Rice Village neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the B2P Model at Greenbriar Park starting at $1,900 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Hermann Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southgate apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2419 Shakespeare St4 Bed4BR,2BA$1.05
Greenbriar ParkB2P2BR,2BA$1.82
Windsor at West UniversityA6 1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$2.08
Residences at Gramercy1x11BR,1BA$1.76
Elan Med CenterA41BR,1BA$2.60
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
1718 Albans Rd, Unit B1718 Albans Rd1BR,1BA$1.57
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$2.21
1214 Bartlett #15, Unit # 151214 Bartlett #151BR,1BA$2.34
The Terraces on Brompton ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$1.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate

What type of rentals are currently available in Southgate?

There are currently 52 Apartments for Rent in Southgate, TX with pricing that ranges from $799 to $13,330. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southgate ranging from $1,150 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southgate?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southgate ranges from $1,150 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,717.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southgate?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southgate range from $1,650 to $13,330, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $5,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,189.

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