Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southbelt Ellington Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (58 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom Apartments

Hollock Square

9641 Hollock StHouston, TX 77075
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Easthaven Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Easthaven Apartments

9404-9410 Grannis StHouston, TX 77075
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Del Lago Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Del Lago Apartments

9800 Hollock StHouston, TX 77075
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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4747 Burke RdPasadena, TX 77504

Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southbelt Ellington Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southbelt Ellington area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Redford priced from $640. Sage Hollow Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Southbelt Ellington apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$640
Sage Hollow ApartmentsA1 - Classic1BR,1BA$750
Gateway at Ellington1A1BR,1BA$774
Parc at South GreenA11BR,1BA$781
Lenox ParkA11BR,1BA$795
Lakeshire Place Apartment Homes1BR 1BA 1A-LI1BR,1BA$799
Valencia GroveA11BR,1BA$799
The Domain at EllingtonA11BR,1BA$804
The Madison on the LakeA11BR,1BA$809
Clear Creek LandingA Gold1BR,1BA$822

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southbelt Ellington, TX

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southbelt Ellington area is the $1.17 price per square foot 4x2 Model at The Life at Clearwood in the in the Greater Hobby neighborhood starting from $1,553. The second greatest value Southbelt Ellington apartment is the C1 Model at Almeda Park Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Edgebrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southbelt Ellington apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Life at Clearwood4x24BR,2BA$1.17
Almeda Park ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.20
Cedars at Ellington2D - Cyprian2BR,1BA$1.27
Green Arbor2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.28
The Madison on the LakeA21BR,1BA$1.27
AltmonteA1BR,1BA$1.18
Beamer Place ApartmentsPlan A1BR,1BA$1.21
Valencia GroveA11BR,1BA$1.14
Sage Hollow ApartmentsA1 - Classic1BR,1BA$1.27
The Redford1 bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.12

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southbelt Ellington, Houston, TX

Ranked #40

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas, including Houston. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, family-friendliness, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Southbelt Ellington Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

41 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

14 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southbelt Ellington Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southbelt Ellington?

The cheapest apartment in Southbelt Ellington is The Redford which is listed at $640, while the average apartment in Southbelt Ellington costs $6,940.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southbelt Ellington?

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 74 regular apartments in Southbelt Ellington 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 Southbelt Ellington?

Cheap apartments in Southbelt Ellington have an average cost of $398 which is $6,542 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southbelt Ellington.

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