
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (76 Rentals)
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Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes

The Huxley at Medical Center

Residences at the Med

8807 Timberside Dr

9425 Scott St

Harvest Hill Apartments

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Scotland Yard

2818 S Bartell Dr

Villa Solano Apartments
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4203 Dawson Ln

6Ten at Med Center Apartments

8181 Med Center Apartments

The Oakmoor

3000 @ Med Center

Cypress Creek Reed Road

9414 Heno St

3823 Lydia St

2701 W Bellfort Ave

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Haven at Main

Advenir at The Med Center

Monarch Medical Center

Connection at Buffalo Pointe Apartments

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Lakes at 610

Beacon at Buffalo Pointe

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Nantucket at Fannin Station

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Regard at Med Center

The Elle Collection

Aspire at 610
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Stadia Med Main

South Union Place Apartments

Mainer Village Apartments

4207 Phlox St

Courtyards at Braes Manor

Ridge Point

Riverbrook Apartments

2826 S Bartell Dr

Sunset Gardens Apartments

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The Daphne Apartments

Texas Medical Center

2824 S Bartell Dr

7812 Tierwester St

Tierwester Village Apartments

3823 Lydia St

2818 S Bartell Dr

Simmons Gardens

New Hope Housing on Reed

Wilshire Park Apartments
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Southside, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Studio Apartments | $1,069 | $775 | $1,906 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,228 | $474 | $2,451 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $810 | $2,870 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,182 | $1,290 | $7,663 |
| Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,868 | $1,410 | $2,350 |
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Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Huxley at Medical Center priced from $599. Residences at the Med 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Huxley at Medical Center | A1- Classic Unit | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Residences at the Med | Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Ridge Point | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| Scotland Yard | A | 1BR,1BA | $755 |
| Harvest Hill Apartments | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Villa Solano Apartments | 1x1C Renovated 670 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| 8181 Med Center Apartments | Amelia | Studio,1BA | $839 |
| The Daphne Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
| Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes | Miller | 1BR,1BA | $877 |
| Texas Medical Center | A | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TX
As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.29 price per square foot Plaza_C1 Model at The Elle Collection: Plaza in the in the Astrodome neighborhood starting from $2,508. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the Floor Plan B Model at Residences at the Med starting at $1,219 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Astrodome neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elle Collection: Plaza | Plaza_C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Residences at the Med | Floor Plan B | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Simmons Gardens | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 3000 @ Med Center | DR 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Huxley at Medical Center | B1- Classic Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes | Miller | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Cypress Creek Reed Road | Brazos | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| The Oakmoor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Harvest Hill Apartments | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Ridge Point | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
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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 Cheapest Studio apartment in Southside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southside is at 8181 Med Center Apartments listed at $863.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment is $599 at The Huxley at Medical Center.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southside is starting from $984 at Cypress Creek Reed Road.
What is the most affordable Southside Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Southside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cypress Creek Reed Road and starts from $1,290.
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