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Southwest Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southwest Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Houston area of Houston, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at St. James Village priced from $250. Creekbend Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $367. Here are the most affordable Southwest Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$250
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$367
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$462
Stonegate1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$599
The Landing at WestchaseA1Studio,1BA$639
One Town ParkC13BR,2BA$655
The Terrace at Sam HoustonS1R21BR,1BA$665
Westward SquareA1BR,1BA$670
Westbury CrossingsThe Ashcroft1BR,1BA$672
Sharpstown ManorAStudio,1BA$679

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Houston area is the $1.05 price per square foot 3x2b Model at Arbor Gate Apartment Homes in the in the Westchase neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Southwest Houston apartment is the C1 Model at South Rice Apartments starting at $1,244 with a $0.94 price per square foot in the Uptown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor Gate Apartment Homes3x2b3BR,2BA$1.05
South Rice ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$0.94
One Town ParkC13BR,2BA$0.56
Tierra BellaD2BR,2BA$0.90
Collingham Park2x2 TH-B12BR,2BA$1.00
The BroadmoorA31BR,1BA$1.05
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
Colony OaksB / BU1BR,1BA$1.03
Creekbend Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$0.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Southwest Houston?

There are currently 1201 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $18,015. There are also 1278 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southwest Houston ranging from $625 to $15,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southwest Houston ranges from $625 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,938.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southwest Houston range from $649 to $14,757, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

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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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX

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Houston is a huge city, and it’s still growing, which makes it one of the most sought after places in the country to move.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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