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$999 - $1,199

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1600 Avenue M

South HoustonTX77587
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Savannah Apartments
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Savannah Apartments

1606 Avenue NSouth 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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Gemini Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gemini Gardens

301 Halkies StSouth Houston, TX 77587
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1318 Avenue A
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1318 Avenue A

1318 Avenue ASouth Houston, TX 77587
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Windsor Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Gardens

1620 Spencer HwySouth Houston, TX 77587
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The Bellfort
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$774 - $1,500
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The Bellfort

7950 Bellfort StHouston, TX 77061
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property at 1125 Ann

$850 - $1,200

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1125 Ann

PasadenaTX77506

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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 8801 Glencrest Management Co LLC in the Greater Hobby neighborhood priced from $545. 8950 Glencrest Management Co LLC in the Greater Hobby neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $621. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Houston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
8801 Glencrest Management Co LLC504 sf1BR,1BA$545
8950 Glencrest Management Co LLC575 sf1BR,1BA$621
8751 Broadway Management Co LLC615 sf1BR,1BA$627
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$637
Altair ResidencesA11BR,1BA$661
7900 Morley Management Co LLC612 sf1BR,1BA$661
Quay Point ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$665
Park Place Apartments1 Bedroom, 1st Floor1BR,1BA$699
8915 Broadway Management Co LLC653 sf1BR,1BA$706
8700 Broadway660 sf1BR,1BA$713

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Houston, TX

As of April 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Houston area is the $1.00 price per square foot Roosevelt Model at Concord at Allendale Apartments in the in the Greater Hobby neighborhood starting from $1,325. The second greatest value South Houston apartment is the 3 bedroom 2 bath Model at The Redford starting at $1,308 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Greater Hobby 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 ApartmentsRoosevelt2BR,2BA$1.00
The Redford3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.07
Cherrybrook PlaceB1B2BR,1BA$1.07
8950 Glencrest Management Co LLC858 sf1BR,1BA$1.08
Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.00
Willow Tree ApartmentsMaison2BR,1BA$1.03
Villas at Park Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.04
8751 Broadway Management Co LLC697 sf1BR,1BA$1.08
7900 Morley Management Co LLC660 sf1BR,1BA$1.08
8915 Broadway Management Co LLC653 sf1BR,1BA$1.08

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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 Alta Vista listed at $650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Houston Apartment is $545 at 8801 Glencrest Management Co LLC.

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 $750 at The Redford.

What is the most affordable South Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Marisol Apartments and starts from $1,300.

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