Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX (1,160 Rentals)

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5401 Chimney Rock
$789 - $1,504
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5401 Chimney Rock

5401 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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Pavilion Place
$749 - $1,439
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Pavilion Place

5402 Renwick DrHouston, TX 77081
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Cortland Museum District
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$2,425 - $11,400
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Cortland Museum District

5280 Caroline StHouston, TX 77004
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The Elle Collection
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$1,205 - $3,138
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The Elle Collection

8181 El Mundo StHouston, TX 77054
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Lakes at 610
$1,168 - $1,969
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Lakes at 610

9111 Lakes at 610 DrHouston, TX 77054
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Monarch West
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$619 - $1,206
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Monarch West

9475 W Sam Houston Pky SHouston, TX 77099
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The Montclair
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$577 - $1,091
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The Montclair

9445 Concourse DrHouston, TX 77036
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Espria
$1,233 - $2,359
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Espria

13939 Hillcroft AveHouston, TX 77085
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Haven at Elgin
$1,059 - $1,909
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Haven at Elgin

3719 Elgin StHouston, TX 77004
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Ltd. Med Center
$1,100 - $1,515
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Ltd. Med Center

12806 Buffalo SpeedwayHouston, TX 77045
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Sinclair
$1,776 - $3,231
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Sinclair

4139 Bellaire BlvdHouston, TX 77025
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Latitude Med Center
$1,673 - $6,434
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Latitude Med Center

1850 Old Main StHouston, TX 77030
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Vantage Med Center
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$1,972 - $5,704
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Vantage Med Center

1911 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030
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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Southwest Houston, TX. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Renting with children? Southwest Houston ranks as a favorite residential neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly submarkets provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and more.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to parks and outdoor amenities is critically important. This residential submarket has a reputation as providing really good access to the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Luxury Living Rating

This area of town is known as one of the best-regarded higher-end neighborhoods in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, maid services, and kitchen details like granite and high-end fixtures. Other luxury items often include tile or hardwood floors, tennis courts, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

There's good news if you raise furry friends. This part of town ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Houston

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Southwest Houston area of Houston, TX?

As of today, August 30, 2026, there are currently 1,160 available Southwest Houston apartments priced from $367 to $20,000, with an average monthly rent of $1,527.

How much are Studio apartments in Southwest Houston?

There are currently 231 Studio Apartments in Southwest Houston with rent ranges from $436 to $2,448 with an average price of $1,439.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Southwest Houston Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Houston ranges from $367 to $7,452 with an average monthly rent of $1,265.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Houston cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Southwest Houston range from $567 to $15,385. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,709.

How expensive are Southwest Houston Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 296 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Southwest Houston on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $875 to $20,000 - averaging $2,778 for the location.

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