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property at 7211 Atwell Dr

$700 - $800

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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7211 Atwell Dr

HoustonTX77081

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$750 - $895

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5415 Scott St

HoustonTX77021

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Southwest Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Creekbend Gardens priced from $367. Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $497. Here are the most affordable Southwest Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$499
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$597
The AthenaA11BR,1BA$625
Artisan WestA11BR,1BA$626
Santa MariaA11BR,1BA$628
The One at 5959B1BR,1BA$630
Chestnut HillAStudio,1BA$630
SunBlossom MountainA Studio 380sfStudio,1BA$636

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Houston area is the $0.21 price per square foot 3613 Rosalie St Model at 3613 Rosalie St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Southwest Houston apartment is the 2 BR - 2nd Floor Model at 7637 Harwin starting at $1,099 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Sharpstown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3613 Rosalie St, Unit B3613 Rosalie St1BR,1BA$0.21
7637 Harwin2 BR - 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.02
Tierra BellaD2BR,2BA$0.91
Silver SpringsPlan A1BR,1BA$0.83
Gardens at Bissonnet2x2 827 SF2BR,2BA$0.97
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$0.65
The Heights at Post Oak1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Santa MariaA11BR,1BA$0.87
Woodlake Meadows1 Bed /1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.98
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Southwest Houston, 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 filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Houston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Houston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Houston is at SunBlossom Mountain listed at $611.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Houston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Houston Apartment is $367 at Creekbend Gardens.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Houston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Houston is starting from $601 at Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Southwest Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ashford Casa Bella and starts from $1,099.

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