
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $639 (67 Rentals)


Greenstone Apartments

Town Park Apartments

Spring Rose

Chestnut Hill

7211 Atwell Dr

Brays Oaks Village
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Sharpstown Garden

The Alora Apartments

Walnut Terrace Apartments

Parkgreen on Gessner

Westhollow Apartments

2403 Southmore Blvd

Parkway And Parkgreen On Bellaire

Brays Oaks Park Apartments
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Southmore Place

Midtown Terrace Suites

Oaks of Charleston

Commons at Westchase

The Co-Op at the Med Center

The Granite Club Apartments
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Star Braeswood Apartments

Connection at Buffalo Pointe Apartments

Westchase Apartments

Mezzo Kirby Med Center

Regards at Med Center

Stadia Med Main

5755 Hermann Park
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Hermann Park Lofts

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Southwest Houston - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Houston, TX by our Houston Local Expert Lori Rosario. See how it ranks!
Southwest Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Houston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Southwest Houston Studio Apartments | $1,159 | $639 | $3,743 |
Southwest Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,367 | $367 | $7,660 |
Southwest Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,771 | $250 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,430 | $649 | $10,000+ |
Southwest Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,924 | $799 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Houston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Houston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Houston is under $665.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Houston?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Houston is Sharpstown Manor which is listed at $687, while the average apartment in Southwest Houston costs $1,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Houston?
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 486 regular apartments in Southwest Houston 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 Southwest Houston?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Houston have an average cost of $297 which is $1,653 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Houston.
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.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX
Written by: Lori Rosario
Houston is a huge city, and it’s still growing, which makes it one of the most sought after places in the country to move.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
Written by: Cheryl Bowman
A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour
Written by: Marie Brown
You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.