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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 2801 Carrolton St priced from $749. The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Central Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2801 Carrolton St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$749
The Silhouette Apartments by UH StudiosModern StudiosStudio,1BA$750
Southlawn Palms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
Southway Manor Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$780
Nubia SquareOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$799
3016 Blodgett StJunior1BR1BR,1BA$800
Regency LoftsA11BR,1BA$821
Southmore PlaceStudioStudio,1BA$825
OST LoftsA21BR,1BA$838

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Central Houston, TX

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Central Houston area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2718 Cleburne St Model at 2718 Cleburne St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value South Central Houston apartment is the 2218 Isabella St Model at 2218 Isabella St, Unit 1 starting at $1,685 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Third Ward 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.
2718 Cleburne St, Unit B2718 Cleburne St2BR,1BA$1.23
2218 Isabella St, Unit 12218 Isabella St2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Catalina VillageB12BR,2BA$1.12
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.02
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.19
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.24
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Southmore PlaceStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Central Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in South Central Houston?

There are currently 632 Apartments for Rent in South Central Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $450 to $8,249. There are also 416 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Central Houston ranging from $575 to $6,999.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Central Houston ranges from $575 to $6,999 with an average monthly rent of $2,088.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Central Houston range from $649 to $8,249, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $820.

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