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South Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Houston Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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
Quay Point ApartmentsThe StratfordStudio,1BA$660

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Houston, TX and Nearby

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Houston area is the $1.02 price per square foot Versailles Model at Willow Tree Apartments in the in the Greater Hobby neighborhood starting from $1,320. The second greatest value South Houston apartment is the D Model at Town Square Apartments starting at $1,210 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown Pasadena 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.
Willow Tree ApartmentsVersailles3BR,2BA$1.02
Town Square ApartmentsD2BR,1.5BA$1.12
Concord at Allendale ApartmentsLincoln1BR,1BA$1.00
Cherrybrook PlaceB1B2BR,1BA$1.11
Park Place Apartments2 Bedroom, 1st Floor2BR,1BA$1.03
Casa Bella Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.09
Villas at Park Place Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.04
Lofts at Hartsook1x11BR,1BA$0.79
7900 Morley612 sf1BR,1BA$1.10
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Houston?

There are currently 160 Apartments for Rent in South Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $514 to $2,384. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Houston ranging from $595 to $2,500.

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 $595 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,625.

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