Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Southwest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (52 Rentals)

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2201 W Orem Dr

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Central Southwest, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Southwest Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Southwest area of Houston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at St. James Village priced from $250. Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $462. Here are the most affordable Central Southwest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$250
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$462
Pine TerraceEfficiencyStudio,1BA$729
Willow Ridge ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$740
Ranchwood ApartmentsEFFStudio,1BA$769
Glen Willow Apartments1x11BR,1BA$825
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio,1BA$829
The Heights at Post Oak1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$836
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-D1BR,1BA$875
Las Villas Del ParquePlan B12BR,1BA$889

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Southwest, TX

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Southwest area is the $1.27 price per square foot Duffy II Model at Silver Springs in the in the Braesview Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,810. The second greatest value Central Southwest apartment is the Colorado Model at Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes starting at $1,389 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Southwest apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Silver SpringsDuffy II3BR,2.5BA$1.27
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesColorado3BR,2BA$1.14
Crossings at Hillcroft1 Bed1BR,1BA$1.28
11211 S Post Oak Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.32
THE OAKMOOR2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B12BR,2BA$1.25
Glen Willow Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.29
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
Las Villas Del ParquePlan B22BR,1BA$1.31
5550 N Braeswood Blvd, Unit 1435550 N Braeswood Blvd1BR,1BA$1.35
The Heights at Post Oak1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Southwest

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Southwest?

There are currently 94 Apartments for Rent in Central Southwest, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $12,860. There are also 265 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Southwest ranging from $625 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Southwest?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Southwest ranges from $625 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,672.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Southwest?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Southwest range from $1,115 to $5,617, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,499.

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