Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Central Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (201 Rentals)

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3629 N MacGregor Way
$6951 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

3629 N MacGregor Way

Houston, TX 77004
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2405 Alabama St
$7001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2405 Alabama St

Houston, TX 77004
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1711 Wichita St
$7001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1711 Wichita St

Houston, TX 77004
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2403 Southmore Blvd
$725Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2403 Southmore Blvd

Houston, TX 77004
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5415 Scott St
$7501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

5415 Scott St

Houston, TX 77021
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1409 Blodgett St
$8001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1409 Blodgett St

Houston, TX 77004
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3238 Alabama St
$8501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

3238 Alabama St

Houston, TX 77004
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27 Norwood St
$875Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

27 Norwood St

Houston, TX 77011
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4311 Harrisburg Blvd
$9251 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

4311 Harrisburg Blvd

Houston, TX 77003
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4313 Harrisburg Blvd
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4313 Harrisburg Blvd

Houston, TX 77003
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South Central Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Central Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Central Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at OST Lofts priced from $483. Zollie Scales Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $680. Here are the most affordable South Central Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
OST LoftsA31BR,1BA$483
Zollie Scales Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Country Club Place ApartmentsFalcon Point1BR,1BA$730
Southlawn Palms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
The Silhouette Apartments by UH StudiosModern StudiosStudio,1BA$750
The Park at VeracruzAbelia1BR,1BA$775
Nubia SquareOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$799
Southway Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$805
Southmore PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$825
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$846

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Houston, TX

As of February 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Houston area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Reno Model at Metro 5514 in the in the Gulfgate neighborhood starting from $1,265. The second greatest value South Central Houston apartment is the C3 Model at OST Lofts starting at $1,408 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Central Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Metro 55142 Bed 2 Bath Reno2BR,2BA$0.96
OST LoftsC33BR,2BA$1.21
Catalina VillageA21BR,1BA$1.09
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.19
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
Emory at CanalEmory 2/12BR,1BA$1.21
1408 Hughes St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Country Club Place ApartmentsHearthstone1BR,1BA$1.15
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Southmore PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18

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South Central Houston, Houston, TX

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Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Central Houston. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Central Houston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Central Houston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Central Houston is at The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Central Houston Apartment is $483 at OST Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Central Houston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Central Houston is starting from $581 at OST Lofts.

What is the most affordable South Central Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Central Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at OST Lofts and starts from $670.

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