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property at 6001 Reims Rd

6001 Reims Rd

HoustonTX77036

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property at 2002 Barbee St

2002 Barbee St

HoustonTX77004
property at 2002 Barbee St

2002 Barbee St

HoustonTX77004

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!

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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 2 Beds unit found at St. James Village priced from $250. Creekbend Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $367. Here are the most affordable Southwest Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$250
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$498
South Rice ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$568
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$631
Westbury CrossingsThe Ashcroft1BR,1BA$634
Stonegate1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$639
Westward SquareA1BR,1BA$669
Zollie Scales Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Houston area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2704 Truxillo St Model at 2704 Truxillo St, Unit 2704 in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Southwest Houston apartment is the 4 Bed Model at 2419 Shakespeare St starting at $1,260 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Rice Village 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.
2704 Truxillo St, Unit 27042704 Truxillo St4BR,2BA$0.88
2419 Shakespeare St4 Bed4BR,2BA$1.05
Stone Forest ApartmentsThe Hackberry2BR,1BA$0.99
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
La CarmonaC2BR,1BA$1.04
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$0.65
Arbor Gate Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.05
Santa MariaA11BR,1BA$1.02
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Houston?

There are currently 1152 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $30,000. There are also 1499 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Houston ranging from $650 to $16,500.

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 $16,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,775.

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 $649 to $30,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $6,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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.

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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.

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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.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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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.