Cheap Homes for Rent in the Southwest Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (389 Rentals)

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property at 3439 Wentworth St

$750

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$750
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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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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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6818 Weston St, Unit 1

6818 Weston St
HoustonTX77021
property at 6834 Lozier St

$850 - $1,150

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6834 Lozier St

HoustonTX77021
property at 7714 Renwick Dr

$850 - $1,395

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7714 Renwick Dr

HoustonTX77081

Where to Stay in Houston: The 5 Best Neighborhoods for Short-Term Lease Options

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property at 2750 Holly Hall St

$900

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$900
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2750 Holly Hall St, Unit 512

2750 Holly Hall St
HoustonTX77054

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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. Arbor on Richmond Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $561. 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
Arbor on Richmond ApartmentsEff1BR,1BA$561
Boulevard 61The Uptown A1B1BR,1BA$569
La CarmonaA1BR,1BA$593
The Falls of BeechnutThe Naples1BR,1BA$599
Arrowood ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$599
Brays VillasA11BR,1BA$599
Alegria IIA1R1BR,1BA$600
The MontclairA11BR,1BA$603
Westward SquareB1BR,1BA$610

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Houston area is the $0.96 price per square foot F Model at La Carmona in the in the Sharpstown neighborhood starting from $1,066. The second greatest value Southwest Houston apartment is the E Model at Parkgreen on Gessner starting at $1,025 with a $0.98 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.
La CarmonaF3BR,2BA$0.96
Parkgreen on GessnerE2BR,2BA$0.98
Cypress Creek Reed RoadTrinity2BR,2BA$0.59
8330 Carvel Apartments2x1.5 C2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Pinnacle On WilcrestThe Sycamore2BR,1BA$0.89
The Falls of BeechnutThe Pensacola1BR,1BA$1.03
Gardens At Bissonnet0430-B12BR,2BA$1.00
Boulevard 61The Uptown A1B1BR,1BA$0.79
The Heights at Post Oak1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.01
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 1091 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $367 to $20,000. There are also 1550 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Houston ranging from $625 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 $625 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,267.

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 $20,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $8,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $950.

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