Cheap Homes for Rent in Southwest Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (370 Rentals)

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Southwest Houston

Named as one of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods to rent in Houston, TX by our Houston Local Expert Lori Rosario. See how it ranks!

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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 HomesTrinity2BR,2BA$558
Stonegate1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$599
Sunset CrossingA1Studio,1BA$599
Cambridge PlaceElm1BR,1BA$650
One Town ParkC13BR,2BA$655
Sharpstown ManorAStudio,1BA$664
Zollie Scales Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Fusion at Rye 3030The PrimroseStudio,1BA$685

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX

As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Houston area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4118 President's Dr S Model at 4118 President's Dr S in the in the South Acres neighborhood starting from $2,360. The second greatest value Southwest Houston apartment is the 2607 Skyview Grove Ct Model at 2607 Skyview Grove Ct starting at $1,975 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Central Southwest 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.
4118 President's Dr S4118 President's Dr S3BR,2.5BA$0.88
2607 Skyview Grove Ct2607 Skyview Grove Ct3BR,2BA$1.01
4959 S Cancun4959 S Cancun4BR,2.5BA$0.97
4938 S Cancun4938 S Cancun4BR,2.5BA$1.04
Braeswood Oaks ApartmentsEvergreen2BR,2BA$0.90
One Town ParkC13BR,2BA$0.56
Collingham Park2x2 TH-B12BR,2BA$1.00
9201 Clarewood Dr9201 Clarewood Dr2BR,1BA$0.88
St. James VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.28
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 1219 Apartments for Rent in Southwest Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $250 to $30,000. There are also 1252 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 $2,967.

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 $30,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $8,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

Expert Rental Resources

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

Written by: Lori Rosario

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

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

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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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.