Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Houston, TX from $550 (135 Rentals)

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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
2 Bedroom Apartments

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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Altair Residences
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$661 - $956
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Altair Residences

8501 Broadway StHouston, TX 77061
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The Bellfort
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$705 - $2,474
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The Bellfort

7950 Bellfort StHouston, TX 77061
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The Oberon
$749 - $1,400
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$749 - $1,400
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The Oberon

2802 Westside DrPasadena, TX 77502
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Park on Burke
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$924 - $1,558
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Park on Burke

4747 Burke RdPasadena, TX 77504
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Thrive Almeda Genoa
$1,055 - $1,685
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Thrive Almeda Genoa

10100 Almeda Genoa RdHouston, TX 77075
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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 The Reserve @ Bellfort Apartments in the Greater Hobby neighborhood priced from $531. 8801 Glencrest Management Co LLC in the Greater Hobby neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $545. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Houston apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve @ Bellfort Apartments1x1 Classic1BR,1BA$531
8801 Glencrest Management Co LLC504 sf1BR,1BA$545
815 Kentucky St3Studio,1BA$550
Villa del Prado2x1.52BR,1BA$605
8751 Broadway Management Co LLC615 sf1BR,1BA$627
Quay Point ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$635
Alta VistaStudioStudio,1BA$650
Altair ResidencesA11BR,1BA$661
8700 Broadway612 sf1BR,1BA$661
8601 Broadway612 sf1BR,1BA$661

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Houston, TX

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Houston area is the $0.94 price per square foot Roosevelt Model at Concord at Allendale Apartments in the in the Greater Hobby neighborhood starting from $1,246. The second greatest value South Houston apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1st Floor Model at Park Place Apartments starting at $825 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Park Place 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$0.94
Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 1st Floor2BR,1BA$0.97
Willow Tree ApartmentsMaison2BR,1BA$1.03
Cherrybrook PlaceA1A1BR,1BA$1.09
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
815 Kentucky St11BR,1BA$1.08
8801 Glencrest Management Co LLC504 sf1BR,1BA$0.89

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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 815 Kentucky St listed at $550.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Houston Apartment is $531 at The Reserve @ Bellfort Apartments.

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 $605 at Villa del Prado.

What is the most affordable South Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Tree Apartments and starts from $1,125.

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