Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $250 (17 Rentals)

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Oaks of Charleston
Central Southwest
Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Houston, TX by our Houston Local Expert Lori Rosario. See how it ranks!
Central Southwest, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Southwest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Southwest Studio Apartments | $1,295 | $769 | $1,455 |
Central Southwest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,333 | $457 | $4,524 |
Central Southwest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $250 | $5,570 |
Central Southwest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $1,115 | $5,865 |
Central Southwest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,917 | $1,552 | $10,000+ |
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Getting Around the Central Southwest Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
26 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
25 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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 Central Southwest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Southwest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Southwest is under $890.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Southwest?
The cheapest apartment in Central Southwest is St. James Village which is listed at $250, while the average apartment in Central Southwest costs $7,745.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Southwest?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 391 regular apartments in Central Southwest that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Southwest?
Cheap apartments in Central Southwest have an average cost of $566 which is $7,179 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Southwest.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX
Written by: Lori Rosario
Houston is a huge city, and it’s still growing, which makes it one of the most sought after places in the country to move.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.