Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Houston, TX from $500 (67 Rentals)

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Savannah Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Savannah Apartments

1606 Avenue NSouth Houston, TX 77587
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Gemini Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gemini Gardens

301 Halkies StSouth Houston, TX 77587
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La Bella Vista
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Bella Vista

1000 S Allen Genoa RdSouth Houston, TX 77587
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Veranda Village
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda Village

3635 Shaver StPasadena, TX 77504
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Emerald Pointe
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Emerald Pointe

920 Houston AvePasadena, TX 77502
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Queens Lane
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Queens Lane

2525 Allen Genoa RdPasadena, TX 77502
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Oak Shadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Shadows

4801 Allendale RdHouston, TX 77017
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Quay Point Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Quay Point Apartments

3925 Arlington Square DrHouston, TX 77034
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8601 Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8601 Broadway

8601 Broadway StHouston, TX 77061
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Stone Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Manor

8404 Stone StHouston, TX 77061
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Los Pinos Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Los Pinos Apartments

8010 Wier DrHouston, TX 77017
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The Alcove Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Alcove Apartments

77 E EdgebrookHouston, TX 77034
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Casa Bella Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casa Bella Apartments

8363 Park Place BlvdHouston, TX 77017
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Main Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Main Village

1004 S Main StPasadena, TX 77506
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The Pointe
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Pointe

4101 S Shaver StPasadena, TX 77504
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Savannah
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Savannah

8800 Broadway StHouston, TX 77061

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South Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lofts at Hartsook in the Greater Hobby neighborhood priced from $514. The Redford in the Greater Hobby neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $573. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Houston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$514
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$573
The Plaza at Hobby AirportA1R11BR,1BA$661
7900 Morley612 sf1BR,1BA$661
8751 Broadway615 sf1BR,1BA$680
Park Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 2nd Floor1BR,1BA$699
Park on Vista1x11BR,1BA$703
8915 Broadway653 sf1BR,1BA$716
The BellfortA1BR,1BA$736
The Nathaniel ApartmentsA3-U1BR,1BA$749

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Houston, TX

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Houston area is the $1.05 price per square foot Lincoln Model at Concord at Allendale Apartments in the in the Greater Hobby neighborhood starting from $1,055. The second greatest value South Houston apartment is the The Belmont Model at Quay Point Apartments starting at $915 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Strawberry Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Concord at Allendale ApartmentsLincoln1BR,1BA$1.05
Quay Point ApartmentsThe Belmont2BR,2BA$0.92
Cherrybrook PlaceB1B2BR,1BA$1.10
Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.03
Willow Tree ApartmentsMaison2BR,1BA$1.03
Villas at Park Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.04
8915 Broadway653 sf1BR,1BA$1.10
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$0.79
7900 Morley612 sf1BR,1BA$1.10
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.99

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Getting Around South Houston, TX

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

17 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Houston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Houston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Houston is at La Serena Apartments listed at $828.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Houston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Houston Apartment is $514 at Lofts at Hartsook.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Houston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Houston is starting from $611 at Lofts at Hartsook.

What is the most affordable South Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lofts at Hartsook and starts from $700.

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