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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
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$592
Villa del Prado2x1.52BR,1BA$605

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Houston, TX

As of August 17, 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 B1 Model at Breakers at Windmill Lakes starting at $1,064 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$0.94
Breakers at Windmill LakesB12BR,2BA$1.07
Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 1st Floor2BR,1BA$0.97
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
815 Kentucky St11BR,1BA$1.08
8801 Glencrest Management Co LLC504 sf1BR,1BA$0.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Houston?

There are currently 169 Apartments for Rent in South Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $550 to $2,320. There are also 81 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Houston ranging from $745 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Houston ranges from $745 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,805.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Houston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Houston range from $950 to $1,990, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,675 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,500.

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