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Houses for Rent in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX
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    1234 W. Dallas, Houston, TX 77019
    5 Units available
    2 BEDS $700
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    • Pets Allowed
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    Designers Lane, Houston, TX 40001
    8 Units available
    1 BED $1,000
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    Happy Street, Houston, TX 410507
    4 Units available
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    Amenities
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    11824 Princess Garden Lane, Houston, TX 77047
    3 BEDS $1,500
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    9203 Cliffwood Drive, Houston, TX 77096
    6 BEDS $10,000
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    8236 Kirby Dr Houston, Houston, TX 77054
    1 BED $500
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    5609 Mina Way, Houston, TX 77081
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    1234 W. Dallas, Houston, TX 77019
    2 BEDS $700
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    2121 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002
    3 BEDS $5,000
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    1919 Smith Street, Houston, TX 77002
    2 BEDS $2,000
  • 12430 Oxford Park Drive, Houston, TX 77082
    1 BED $555+
    2 BEDS $895+
  • 123 Main Street, Houston, TX 77019
    STUDIO $500
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    Designers Lane, Houston, TX 40001
    1 BED $1,000
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    999 North Loop West, Houston, TX 77008
    4 BEDS $5,000
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  • 11881 Gulf Pointe Drive, Houston, TX 77089
    1 BED $765+
    2 BEDS $945+
    3 BEDS $1,250+
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Average rent in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

$1,245/mo Southwest Houston, Houston, TX average rental price, November 2023
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX is around $1,245.

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 14% of rentals are in the most expensive price range of $1,501-$2,000. Around 35% of Southwest Houston’s apartments have monthly rents between $701-$1,000. There are 43% of apartments with rents between $1,001-$1,500.

Southwest Houston, Houston, TX rent trends

Getting around in Southwest Houston, TX

38 /100
Car-Dependent
40 /100
Some Transit
37 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 38, Transit Score®: 40, Bike Score®: 37

Frequently asked questions

How much is the rent for a house in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

The price range of a house for rent is between $500 and $10,000. Find house for rent in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX.

How many houses are available in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX on RentCafe?

There are 16 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX were last updated on 21 Nov 2024.

What is the average size of a rental house in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

The average Southwest Houston, Houston, TX rental house size is 8,449 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a house in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

Renting a house in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX?

Houses for rent in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX are usually located in non-central areas. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX.

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.

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.

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.

Renting a house in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX

Regardless of the type of house you are going to rent, location is important. We have 13 properties listed in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX to choose from, with prices ranging from $500 to $10,000. That can be quite a lot to choose from. If you’re on a tight budget and are looking for cheap houses for rent, make your life easier and set up a maximum price filter in the top menu. You may be renting on a budget and 1 bedroom duplexes will do just fine or you may be able to spend a bit more and are looking at 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Either way, choose wisely. Don’t fall for the impeccable lawn or a pool. Although these things are nice to have they aren’t worth a penny if you’re not able to enjoy them because of loud neighbors or a lack of time. Speaking of lack of time…

Renting a house with children

There are 40 properties in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX listed for rent right now with prices ranging from $500 to $10,000. But if you have children there’s so much more to consider. A resource we all seem to lack: time. Avoiding a nightmare commute may be more important than deciding between a 2 bedroom or a 3 bedroom house. Although you could spend several hours in the car with your children and count it as family time, it’d be much nicer to spend this time around the dinner table. When you’re browsing through our rental homes, keep in mind the dreaded morning kindergarten-school-office Bermuda Triangle that is swallowing precious time out of your life. Draw a radius or a polygon around the school or the kindergarten you’ve chosen in Southwest Houston, Houston, TX and explore all the homes for rent located close by. Finding a house close to your kids’ school will drastically cut down your commute time. It will also help you see other things in your life more clearly, generally speaking. After all, choosing from 40 houses can be complicated and you’ve managed just fine.

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