Cheap Homes for Rent in Southside Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (89 Rentals)

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property at 3710 Holmes Rd

3710 Holmes Rd

HoustonTX77051

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property at 8419 Hearth Dr

8419 Hearth Dr

HoustonTX77054

Houston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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9330 S Main St

HoustonTX77025

Southside, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes priced from $462. Scotland Yard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$462
Scotland YardA1BR,1BA$679
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$785
Residences at the MED1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$799
The Huxley at Medical CenterA1- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$850
Texas Medical CenterAStudio,1BA$895
Villa Solano Apartments1x1B Renovated 635 sq ft1BR,1BA$899
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$935
6Ten at Med Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TX

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.14 price per square foot C1 Model at Plaza at the Medical Center in the in the Astrodome neighborhood starting from $2,217. The second greatest value Southside 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 Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Plaza at the Medical CenterC13BR,2BA$1.14
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesColorado3BR,2BA$1.14
Vie at the Medical CenterB12BR,2BA$1.49
Residences at the MED2 Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1.35
THE OAKMOOR2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B12BR,2BA$1.25
The Fountains at AlmedaTurnberry1BR,1BA$1.45
3000 @ Med CenterDR 2x12BR,1BA$1.48
Scotland YardB22BR,2BA$1.44
Harvest Hill Apartments2-12BR,1BA$1.47
Villa Solano Apartments1x1C Renovated 670 sq ft1BR,1BA$1.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside

What type of rentals are currently available in Southside?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Southside, TX with pricing that ranges from $457 to $6,570. There are also 193 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside ranging from $795 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southside ranges from $795 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,911.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southside range from $1,379 to $6,570, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $5,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,410.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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