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property at 2400 S Loop W

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property at 2400 S Loop W

2400 S Loop W

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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

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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 HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$498
South Rice ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$504
Braeburn Village1x11BR,1BA$510
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$603
Bankside VillageA1BR,1BA$627
The Landing at WestchaseE1AStudio,1BA$636
Westbury CrossingsThe Sanford1BR,1BA$643

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Houston area is the $1.04 price per square foot 2X2 Model at The Claridge Apartments in the in the Alief neighborhood starting from $1,285. The second greatest value Southwest Houston apartment is the 4 Bed Model at 2419 Shakespeare St starting at $1,050 with a $0.88 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.
The Claridge Apartments2X22BR,2BA$1.04
2419 Shakespeare St4 Bed4BR,2BA$0.88
7637 Harwin2 BR w/WD - 2nd Floor2BR,1BA$1.05
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$0.98
Silver SpringsPlan A1BR,1BA$0.93
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
Braeswood Oaks ApartmentsArbor 21BR,1BA$1.00
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$0.66
South Rice ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$0.67
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 992 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $20,511. There are also 500 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Houston ranging from $600 to $6,250.

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 $600 to $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,879.

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 $19,259, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,140 to $6,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $848.

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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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