Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westwood Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (13 Rentals)

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Reserve at Westwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Westwood

10225 Bissonnet StHouston, TX 77036
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MADISON APARTMENTS
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

MADISON APARTMENTS

9701 Forum Park DrHouston, TX 77036
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Sebring
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sebring

9501 Beechnut StHouston, TX 77036
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Woodcreek on The Bayou
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodcreek on The Bayou

7930 Corporate DrHouston, TX 77036
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Westwood, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westwood Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westwood area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Heatherwood Apartments priced from $682. Spring Rose has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $689. Here are the most affordable Westwood apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Heatherwood Apartments1x1 519 SF1BR,1BA$682
Spring RoseStudioStudio,1BA$689
Casa GrandeA11BR,1BA$694
The Terrace at Sam HoustonS11BR,1BA$790
Star Villa Ana1x1 A1BR,1BA$799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westwood, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westwood area is the $1.07 price per square foot B2 Model at The Athena in the in the Fondren Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,182. The second greatest value Westwood apartment is the 2X1 Model at The Claridge Apartments starting at $1,075 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Alief neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westwood apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The AthenaB22BR,2BA$1.07
The Claridge Apartments2X12BR,1BA$1.12
Star Villa Ana2X12BR,1BA$1.41
Las Varandas Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.20
Glenwood Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Reserve at Westwood1 bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.27
The Sanctuary at 9430C1BR,1BA$1.32
Heatherwood Apartments1x1 519 SF1BR,1BA$1.31
Spring RoseStudioStudio ,1BA$1.51
Casa GrandeA1R21BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westwood, Houston, TX

Ranked #253

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Westwood Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

43 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westwood Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westwood?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westwood is under $989.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westwood?

The cheapest apartment in Westwood is Heatherwood Apartments which is listed at $682, while the average apartment in Westwood costs $2,029.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westwood?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in Westwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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