Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $300 (90 Rentals)

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Scotland Yard
$761 - $3,526
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Scotland Yard

2250 Holly Hall StHouston, TX 77054
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 19

2039 Fannin Sta N

HoustonTX77045
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Haven at Main
$1,011 - $1,855
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Haven at Main

8700 Main StHouston, TX 77025
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Lakes at 610
$1,108 - $1,969
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Lakes at 610

9111 Lakes at 610 DrHouston, TX 77054
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Avanti Cityside
$1,114 - $1,886
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Avanti Cityside

7373 Ardmore StHouston, TX 77054
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Stadia Med Main
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$1,198 - $2,466
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Stadia Med Main

9330 Main StHouston, TX 77025
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The Fountains at Almeda
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$1,325 - $1,886
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The Fountains at Almeda

9000 Almeda RdHouston, TX 77054
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Ridge Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridge Point

2700 Westridge DrHouston, TX 77054
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Riverbrook Apartments
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Riverbrook Apartments

9425 Scott StHouston, TX 77051
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The Daphne Apartments
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The Daphne Apartments

1800 El Paseo StHouston, TX 77054
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Southside, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Houston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Cypress Creek Reed Road priced from $321. Ridge Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress Creek Reed RoadTrinity2BR,2BA$321
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$699
Residences at the MedFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$699
The Huxley at Medical CenterA2- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$704
Scotland YardA31BR,1BA$761
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$773
Villa Solano Apartments1x1C Renovated 670 sq ft1BR,1BA$799
Alegria IIA1P1BR,1BA$800
The Daphne ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$842
Alegria IA1R1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TX

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.18 price per square foot Plaza B2 Model at The Elle Collection: Plaza in the in the Astrodome neighborhood starting from $2,029. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 10314 Sierra Dr Model at 10314 Sierra Dr starting at $1,550 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Elle Collection: PlazaPlaza B22BR,2.5BA$1.18
10314 Sierra Dr10314 Sierra Dr2BR,2BA$1.15
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesColtrane2BR,2BA$1.33
Cypress Creek Reed RoadColorado3BR,2BA$0.74
Residences at the MedFloor Plan B2BR,2BA$1.27
Simmons Gardens2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
The Elle Collection: VieVie A11BR,1BA$1.27
The Elle CollectionVie A11BR,1BA$1.27
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$1.28
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$1.22

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

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Southside, Houston, TX

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States including Southside, Houston, and the greater Houston area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is Residences at the Med which is listed at $699, while the average apartment in Southside costs $1,933.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?

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 30 regular apartments in Southside 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 Southside?

Cheap apartments in Southside have an average cost of $306 which is $1,627 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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