Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Main Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (15 Rentals)

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2824 S Bartell Dr
$7501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2824 S Bartell Dr

Houston, TX 77054
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3811 Link Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3811 Link Valley

3811 Link ValleyHouston, TX 77025
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2816 S Bartell Dr
$8952 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2816 S Bartell Dr

Houston, TX 77054
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3901 Omeara Dr
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3901 Omeara Dr

3901 Omeara DrHouston, TX 77025
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Cheapest Available South Main Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Main area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes priced from $462. Pine Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $729. Here are the most affordable South Main apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$462
Pine TerraceEfficiencyStudio,1BA$729
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio,1BA$829
Connection at Buffalo Pointe ApartmentsE1Studio,1BA$849
Ashford Santa Fe1X1-U1BR,1BA$865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Main, TX

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Main area is the $1.14 price per square foot Colorado Model at Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $1,389. The second greatest value South Main apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at The Citadel at Med Center Houston Apartments starting at $1,550 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Braeswood Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Main apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesColorado3BR,2BA$1.14
The Citadel at Med Center Houston Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.55
Ashford Santa Fe3X2A-13BR,2BA$1.54
9711 Linkmeadow Ln, Unit 179711 Linkmeadow Ln1BR,1BA$1.43
Connection at Buffalo Pointe ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.56
Melia Medical CenterA21BR,1BA$1.67
Villa Solano Apartments1x1C Renovated 670 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.42
The Huxley at Medical CenterA1R- Newly Upgraded!1BR,1BA$1.71
Alegria II1x1 RENO1BR,1BA$1.58
Oaks of CharlestonEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$1.66

Getting Around the South Main Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Main Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Main?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Main is at Pine Terrace listed at $729.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Main Apartment is $462 at Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Main is starting from $558 at Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable South Main Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Main Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes and starts from $1,389.

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