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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bloom at West UniversityStudio AStudio,1BA$899
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The Terraces on Brompton ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$995
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$1,140
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southgate, TX

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southgate area is the $1.76 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Residences at Gramercy in the in the Rice Village neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Southgate apartment is the B1 2Bed 2Bath Model at Windsor at West University starting at $2,410 with a $2.34 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Residences at Gramercy3x23BR,2BA$1.76
Windsor at West UniversityB1 2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$2.34
6310 Greenbriar Dr, Unit 63106310 Greenbriar Dr2BR,1BA$2.50
AdenineA91BR,1BA$2.24
North Boulevard Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1.86
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$1.87
Elan Med CenterA11BR,1BA$2.68
The Terraces on Brompton ApartmentsAsh1BR,1BA$1.97
Bloom at West University1x1 A1BR,1BA$2.51

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southgate, Houston, TX

Ranked #213

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southgate

What type of rentals are currently available in Southgate?

There are currently 56 Apartments for Rent in Southgate, TX with pricing that ranges from $899 to $19,035. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southgate ranging from $1,150 to $17,500.

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 $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,664.

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 $2,224 to $19,035, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,249.

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