Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (321 Rentals)

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property at 3439 Wentworth St

$700

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$700
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3439 Wentworth St

HoustonTX77004

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property at 6818 Weston St

$850

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$850
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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6818 Weston St, Unit 1

6818 Weston St
HoustonTX77021
property at 6818 Weston St

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6818 Weston St, Unit 2

6818 Weston St
HoustonTX77021
property at 7714 Renwick Dr

$850 - $1,650

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7714 Renwick Dr

HoustonTX77081

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property at 10855 Meadowglen Ln

$925

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$925
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$925

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10855 Meadowglen Ln, Unit Riverstone

10855 Meadowglen Ln
HoustonTX77042
property at 10202 Forum Park Dr

$975

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$975
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10202 Forum Park Dr, Unit 261

10202 Forum Park Dr
HoustonTX77036

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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. Westward Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $493. 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
Westward SquareA1BR,1BA$493
Boulevard 61The Uptown A1B1BR,1BA$569
Arbor on Richmond ApartmentsEff1BR,1BA$578
The MontclairA11BR,1BA$596
Gala at MacgregorB1-30%2BR,2BA$609
Sharpstown GardenC1BR,1BA$620
Santa ClaraA1BR,1BA$620
The Landing at WestchaseE1AStudio,1BA$629
Woodscape ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$629

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX

As of July 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Houston area is the $0.74 price per square foot Colorado Model at Cypress Creek Reed Road in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $899. The second greatest value Southwest Houston apartment is the 3X2-C Model at Ashford Casa Bella starting at $1,154 with a $0.96 price per square foot in the Alief 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.
Cypress Creek Reed RoadColorado3BR,2BA$0.74
Ashford Casa Bella3X2-C3BR,2BA$0.96
CanteraC-13BR,2BA$0.92
Santa MariaB22BR,2BA$0.93
8330 Carvel Apartments2x1.5 C2BR,1.5BA$1.02
The Heights at Post Oak2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.05
Parkway And Parkgreen On BellairePG D12BR,1BA$0.99
Boulevard 61The Uptown A1B1BR,1BA$0.79
Stone River0410-A11BR,1BA$1.05
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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Houston?

There are currently 1102 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $321 to $19,035. There are also 1364 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Houston ranging from $650 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southwest Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Houston ranges from $650 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,101.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southwest Houston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Houston range from $875 to $19,035, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $859.

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