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Riverbrook Apartments
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbrook Apartments

9425 Scott StHouston, TX 77051
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Texas Medical Center
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Texas Medical Center

7901 Cambridge StHouston, TX 77054
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Simmons Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Simmons Gardens

10225 Scott StHouston, TX 77051
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2401 Westridge St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2401 Westridge St

2401 Westridge 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 1 Bed unit found at Cypress Creek Reed Road priced from $498. Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $601. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesDorsey2BR,2BA$601
The Daphne ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$677
Residences at the MED1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$799
The Huxley at Medical CenterA2- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$825
Villa Solano Apartments1x1A Renovated 545 sq ft1BR,1BA$859
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$860
Texas Medical CenterAStudio,1BA$895
3000 @ Med CenterAR 1x11BR,1BA$899
Bellfort Pines Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TX

As of September 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.11 price per square foot B4 Model at Plaza at the Medical Center in the in the Astrodome neighborhood starting from $2,062. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the Colorado Model at Cypress Creek Reed Road starting at $1,490 with a $1.22 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.
Plaza at the Medical CenterB42BR,2BA$1.11
Cypress Creek Reed RoadColorado3BR,2BA$1.22
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesDorsey2BR,2BA$0.56
Residences at the MED2 Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1.35
The Daphne ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.24
Advenir at The Med CenterMira Mar2BR,2BA$1.48
3000 @ Med CenterDR 2x12BR,1BA$1.42
Vie at the Medical CenterA11BR,1BA$1.35
Bellfort Pines Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$1.43

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southside, Houston, TX

Ranked #80

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

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3.0
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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 a cheap apartment in Southside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside is under $899.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is Cypress Creek Reed Road which is listed at $498, while the average apartment in Southside costs $2,162.

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 172 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 $500 which is $1,662 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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