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    Model Dining Room 1 at Park of Woodlake in Houston, TX a bedroom with a bed and a window
    4.5
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    9545 Ella Lee Ln., Houston, TX 77063
    33 Units available
    1 BED $760+
    2 BEDS $1,041+
    Property reviews
    5/5 Juliette M. on Oct 1, 2020

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    5/5 Marian C. on Dec 1, 2016

    love these apartment really quiet never had any problems with parking. Maintance man is alway happy to help. The office staff are friendly and call back in a timely matter if your not able to reach them. The apartment prices are great!

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    Kitchen Appliances at Bellaire Oaks Apartments, Houston, TX Bedroom With Ceiling Fan at Bellaire Oaks Apartments, Houston, TX, 77096
    4.0
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    8900 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX 77096
    8 Units available
    1 BED $785+
    2 BEDS $1,215+
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    5/5 Anonymous on Oct 21, 2024

    I love this ! The place is amazin i enjoy the arew

    5/5 Valerie on Mar 22, 2024

    I've worked with Jackie and let me tell yall, Jackie is the real deal. She don't be hiding behind the bushes what she says is facts. Love her and so blessed with my first time apartment

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    2323 Mccue Road, Houston, TX 77056
    13 Units available
    STUDIO $1,306+
    1 BED $1,906+
    2+ BEDS $2,127+
    Overview

    Located in the prestigious Galleria area, Dominion Post Oak embodies modern upscale living in Uptown Houston. Our high-rise community boasts thirty-one stories with sophisticated homes and top-notch amenities. Each studio, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom home offers genuine oakwood flooring, kitchens with gorgeous granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances, bright and spacious living areas, walk-in closets, washer and dryer, and private balconies that oversee the sprawling city of Houston, TX. Venturing around our community, you will find an array of amenities that complement the luxury of our homes. Enjoy a workout at our state-of-the-art fitness center. Step out to our rooftop patio, where you can relax in the poolside cabanas or soak up some rays on the expansive sundeck. You can also enjoy a swim in our heated pool or gather your friends at the outdoor kitchen and BBQ grills.

    Amenities
    • Air Conditioner
    • Fitness Center
    • Pets Allowed
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    12945 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77045
    18 Units available
    1 BED $875+
    2 BEDS $1,050
    3 BEDS $1,375
    Overview

    Home is where your heart is, and we are ready to win yours over at Cambridge Village Apartments. Offering a collection of one, two, and three-bedroom layouts, our community can accommodate any household, four-legged members included. You will enjoy amenities that spark joy, services that make life easy, and a location where you can make the most of Southwest Houston. Explore our apartments and everything they have in store for you!

    Amenities
    • Air Conditioner
    • Pool
    • Large Closets
    • Laundry Facilities
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    8585 Woodway Dr, Houston, TX 77063
    Available
    1 BED $1,125
    2 BEDS $1,650
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    Overview

    Welcome home to Stone Creek at Old Farm! Experience elevated living where modern design and everyday convenience come together in the neighborhood of Briar Meadow. Our stunning one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes in Houston offer spacious layouts with features like one or two-car garages, garden-style bathtubs, private patios, pantry, large closets, and in-unit washers and dryers. As a resident, you’ll also have access to exclusive amenities, including a refreshing resort-style pool with cabanas, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a stylish clubhouse perfect for socializing or relaxing. Discover a home you’ll love and a lifestyle you deserve. Book your tour today!

    Amenities
    • Washer/Dryer
    • Patio/Balcony
    • Large Closets
    • Hardwood Floors
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    2300 Mccue Road, Houston, TX 77056
    1 BED $1,472+
    2 BEDS $1,574+
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    16 Charleston Park Dr., Houston, TX 77025
    1 BED $809+
    2 BEDS $1,080+
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    6464 San Felipe, Houston, TX 77057
    1 BED $1,350+
    2 BEDS $1,944+
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    12265 Fondren Rd., Houston, TX 77035
    1 BED $695
    2 BEDS $1,000
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    9545 Ella Lee Ln., Houston, TX 77063
    1 BED $760+
    2 BEDS $1,041+
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    8300 Sands Point Drive, Houston, TX 77036
    1 BED $840+
    2 BEDS $1,190+
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    2425 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056
    1 BED $785+
    2 BEDS $1,205+
    3 BEDS $1,590+
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    824 Bering Drive, Houston, TX 77057
    2 BEDS $2,560+
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    9000 Almeda Rd., Houston, TX 77054
    1 BED $1,330+
    2 BEDS $1,790
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    8900 Chimney Rock Road, Houston, TX 77096
    1 BED $785+
    2 BEDS $1,215+
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    3300 Sage, Houston, TX 77056
    1 BED $1,325+
    2 BEDS $1,565+
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    2001 South Voss Road, Houston, TX 77057
    1 BED $1,300+
    2 BEDS $1,915+
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    5250 Brownway St, Houston, TX 77056
    STUDIO $1,365+
    1 BED $1,475+
    2 BEDS $2,110+
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    1901 Augusta Drive, Houston, TX 77057
    1 BED $1,195+
    2 BEDS $1,490+
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    2323 Mccue Road, Houston, TX 77056
    STUDIO $1,306+
    1 BED $1,906+
    2+ BEDS $2,127+
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    9449 Briar Forest Drive, Houston, TX 77063
    1 BED $785+
    2 BEDS $1,225+
    3+ BEDS $1,685+
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    10101 Forum Park Drive, Houston, TX 77036
    1 BED $772+
    2 BEDS $954+
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    9550 Ella Lee Lane, Houston, TX 77063
    1 BED $765+
    2 BEDS $1,165+
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    3000 Sage Rd, Houston, TX 77056
    STUDIO $1,192+
    1 BED $1,212+
    2 BEDS $1,663+
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    12945 S. Post Oak Rd., Houston, TX 77045
    1 BED $875+
    2 BEDS $1,050
    3 BEDS $1,375
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Average rent in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

$1,243/mo Southwest Houston, Houston, TX average rental price, November 2024
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is around $1,243.

Southwest Houston, Houston, TX apartment rent ranges

A share of 2% of apartments in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX have the cheapest rents between $501-$700. Around 13% of rentals are in the most expensive price range of $1,501-$2,000. Around 34% of Southwest Houston’s apartments have monthly rents between $701-$1,000. There are 46% of apartments with rents between $1,001-$1,500.

Southwest Houston, Houston, TX rent trends

Getting around in Southwest Houston, TX

44 /100
Car-Dependent
40 /100
Some Transit
37 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 44, Transit Score®: 40, Bike Score®: 37

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX last updated?

Prices and availability in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX were last updated on 16 Jan 2025.

What are the best apartments in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

The best apartments in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX are: Bellaire Oaks Apartments, Dominion Post Oak, Cambridge Village Apartments, Stone Creek at Old Farm Apartments and Park at Woodlake.

What is the average rent in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

The average rent in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is $1,243.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

The price range for a studio apartment in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is between $750 and $1,828.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is between $673 and $3,981.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is between $865 and $4,875.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is between $673 and $6,980.

What type of rental buildings are in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

In Southwest Houston 65% of the housing is rented out compared to 35% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 34% of Southwest Houston’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 52% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 12% are single-family rentals.

Living in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

Bordered by Westheimer Road, Kirby Drive and Fannin Street to the north; Highway 288 to the east; Anderson Road and Farm To Market Road to the south; and the neighborhoods of Howellville, Missouri City and Meadows Place to the west, Southwest Houston rentals are conveniently located 13 miles from the downtown area. Here, Southwest Houston has a terrific sports, shopping, and nightlife scene that attracts renters with young families and single professionals, many of whom work at Texas Medical Center or commute to downtown Houston, as well as student renters attending Rice University and the University of Houston.

The rentals in Southwest Houston are also near Braeburn Elementary School, Red Elementary School, Shearn Elementary School, Anderson Elementary School, Elrod Elementary School, Kennedy Elementary School, McNamara Elementary School, Milne Elementary School, Petersen Elementary School, Sutton Elementary School, Tinsley Elementary School, Fondren Middle School, Welch Middle School and Westbury High School. The hospitals in Southwest Houston are Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and St. Luke's Health-Sugar Land Hospital.

Renting in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

When renting in Southwest Houston, the Sabercats Stadium is west of Wildcat Golf Club, and NRG Stadium is to the north. Here, there are contemporary and ranch-style houses for rent (often with brick or stucco exteriors) and roofs with asphalt shingles or clay tiles. In true Southwest Houston fashion, most house rentals have large windows, patios, porches, and three to four bedrooms on one side of the house away from living areas. There are even a small number of two-story townhouse rentals, usually with two bedrooms. Meanwhile, low-rise apartment rentals in Southwest Houston are mostly contemporary in design with balconies, patios, swimming pools, fitness centers and other amenities. Some newer apartment rentals have complexes with business centers and billiard rooms.

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Southwest Houston, Houston, TX demographics

  • 500,326Total Population
  • 252,901 Female
    247,426 Male
  • 34Median Age

In total, Southwest Houston, Houston, TX has 500,326 residents, 252,901 women and 247,426 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Southwest Houston’s population is 34.

Amenities in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

Renting in Southwest Houston has the Alief Community Center, Almeda Community Center, Angel Lane Community Center, Burnett Bayland Community Center, Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center, Lansdale Community Center, Linkwood Community Center, Marian Park Community Center, Northbrook Recreation Center, Philippine Community Center, Platou Community Center and Sharpstown Community Center (for senior renters). Renter also have the Morris Frank HPL Express Library, Vinson Neighborhood Library, Fort Bend County (Missouri City Branch), Moody Library, Bellaire City Library and more. Or, for a breath of fresh air, renters stroll to Bonham Family Nature Park, Gammil Park, Haviland Park, Marian Park, Meyerland Park, Post Oak Village Park, South Main Estates Park and Stein Family Park. Southwest Houston rentals are also near Kroger, H-E-B and Aldi grocery stores. And, in the center of the neighborhood is Meyerland Plaza, a multi-level shopping mall with Target, JCPenney, Marshalls, Old Navy, a gym and more.

Southwest Houston, Houston, TX households

  • 116,741 Family
    81,779 Non-family
  • 62,148 Children
    136,372 No Children
  • 198,520Total Number of Households
  • 2.69Average People Per Household
  • $57,466Median Household Income

There is a total of 198,520 households in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX. Of these, 62,148 have children and 136,372 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 116,741 family households and 81,779 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Southwest Houston is 2.69 people, on average. The median household annual income in Southwest Houston equals $57,466, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,214.

Transportation in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

Southwest Houston renters take the Southwest Freeway (Route 59) north into the downtown area and, to the south, Sam Houston Tollway connects renters with Meadows Place, Missouri City and Brookside Village. Alternatively, Bus Route 292, provided by METRO, takes renters from West Bellfort Street to Wheeler Station via the Southwest Freeway, stopping at Texas Medical Center. Or, Route 59 takes renters from Southwest Houston to the downtown area. Otherwise, the Dryden/TMC light rail station is located on the northeast side of town close to the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Houston Zoo. Finally, renters in Southwest Houston are 15 miles east of William P. Hobby Airport and 30 miles south of George Bush International Airport.

Southwest Houston, Houston, TX education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 17% of the population in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX have no high school education, 29% went to high-school, and 18% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 19% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 12% hold a Graduate Degree.

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