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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 at Reed Road Apartment Homes 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 at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesDorsey2BR,2BA$601
Residences at the MED1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$799
Scotland YardA11BR,1BA$813
Villa Solano Apartments1x1A Renovated 545 sq ft1BR,1BA$859
The Daphne ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$873
Texas Medical CenterAStudio,1BA$895
3000 @ Med CenterAR 1x11BR,1BA$899
The Huxley at Medical CenterA1- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$900
6Ten at Med Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$915

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TX

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.22 price per square foot C1 Model at Plaza at the Medical Center in the in the Astrodome neighborhood starting from $2,366. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the C1 Model at Elle at the Medical Center starting at $1,985 with a $1.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Plaza at the Medical CenterC13BR,2BA$1.22
Elle at the Medical CenterC13BR,2BA$1.35
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesColorado3BR,2BA$1.22
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesDorsey2BR,2BA$0.56
Residences at the MED2 Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1.35
3000 @ Med CenterDR 2x12BR,1BA$1.42
Wilshire Park Apartments2-1E2BR,1BA$1.57
Harvest Hill Apartments2-12BR,1BA$1.45
THE OAKMOOR1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$1.50
Scotland YardA21BR,1BA$1.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside

What type of rentals are currently available in Southside?

There are currently 93 Apartments for Rent in Southside, TX with pricing that ranges from $497 to $9,180. There are also 219 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside ranging from $750 to $8,000.

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 $750 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,728.

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 $1,099 to $9,180, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,410.

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