Cheap Homes for Rent in Southside Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (52 Rentals)

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property at 3902 McKinley St

$1,175 - $2,850

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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3902 McKinley St

HoustonTX77051
property at 8433 Hearth Dr

$1,195

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$1,195
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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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8433 Hearth Dr

HoustonTX77054

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property at 8519 Hearth Dr

$1,195 - $1,400

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8519 Hearth Dr

HoustonTX77054
property at 8433 Hearth Dr

$995 - $1,395

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8433 Hearth Dr

HoustonTX77054
property at 2121 El Paseo St

$1,150 - $1,400

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2121 El Paseo St

HoustonTX77054

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property at 8299 Cambridge St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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8299 Cambridge St

HoustonTX77054

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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 Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes priced from $497. Cypress Creek Reed Road has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $499. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$499
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$650
Residences at the MedFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$699
Villa Solano Apartments1x1A Renovated 545 sq ft1BR,1BA$775
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$845
Scotland YardA41BR,1BA$869
Vie at the Medical CenterA11BR,1BA$889
Texas Medical CenterAStudio,1BA$895
6Ten at Med Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TX

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.09 price per square foot C1 Model at Plaza at the Medical Center in the in the Astrodome neighborhood starting from $2,111. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the Nueces Model at Cypress Creek Reed Road starting at $1,663 with a $1.21 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 CenterC13BR,2BA$1.09
Cypress Creek Reed RoadNueces4BR,2BA$1.21
Elle at the Medical CenterA11BR,1BA$1.37
Residences at the MedFloor Plan B2BR,2BA$1.27
Simmons Gardens2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
The Huxley at Medical CenterB1- Classic Unit2BR,2BA$1.34
Vie at the Medical CenterA11BR,1BA$1.15
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$0.65
Ridge PointA31BR,1BA$1.16
The Oakmoor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$1.35

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside

What type of rentals are currently available in Southside?

There are currently 96 Apartments for Rent in Southside, TX with pricing that ranges from $497 to $10,719. There are also 270 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside ranging from $660 to $7,700.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southside ranges from $660 to $7,700 with an average monthly rent of $1,859.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southside range from $1,290 to $10,719, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,410.

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