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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
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$498
South Rice ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$568
The AthenaA11BR,1BA$597
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesDorsey2BR,2BA$601
Urban Palms Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$622
The Landing at WestchaseE1AStudio,1BA$636
Summit at 7700The Bartlett1BR,1BA$646
Bankside VillageA1BR,1BA$655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX

As of August 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Houston area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2718 Cleburne St Model at 2718 Cleburne St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,585. 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.
2718 Cleburne St, Unit B2718 Cleburne St2BR,1BA$1.06
2419 Shakespeare St4 Bed4BR,2BA$0.88
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesDorsey2BR,2BA$0.56
The BroadmoorB12BR,2BA$1.07
La CarmonaE2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
Gardens of Bissonnet2x2 827 SF2BR,2BA$1.05
Arbor Gate Apartment Homes1x11BR,1BA$1.05
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 1184 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $20,170. There are also 1570 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Houston ranging from $475 to $18,000.

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 $475 to $18,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,848.

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 $584 to $12,390, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $12,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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