Cheap Homes for Rent in Southside Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (75 Rentals)

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property at 3710 Holmes Rd

3710 Holmes Rd

HoustonTX77051

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8419 Hearth Dr

HoustonTX77054
property at 9330 S Main St

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 Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes priced from $461. Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $558. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$461
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesTrinity2BR,2BA$558
Scotland YardA61BR,1BA$737
Residences at the MED1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$799
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$820
Villa Solano Apartments1x1A Renovated 545 sq ft1BR,1BA$859
The Huxley at Medical CenterA1- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$875
Texas Medical CenterAStudio,1BA$895
3000 @ Med CenterAR 1x11BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TX

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.25 price per square foot B4 Model at Plaza at the Medical Center in the in the Astrodome neighborhood starting from $2,304. 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 CenterB42BR,2BA$1.25
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesColorado3BR,2BA$1.14
Vie at the Medical CenterB12BR,2BA$1.50
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$1.42
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesGoodman1BR,1BA$0.61
Scotland YardA21BR,1BA$1.38
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$1.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside

What type of rentals are currently available in Southside?

There are currently 99 Apartments for Rent in Southside, TX with pricing that ranges from $462 to $8,820. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside ranging from $750 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 $750 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,926.

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 $8,820, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,410.

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