South Houston

Background Image

South Houston, TX

Area Guide

Share Guide

Savor small-town tranquility near major destinations

Suburban Welcoming Close-Knit Quiet Diverse Convenient Accessible

Located about ten miles southwest of Downtown Houston, South Houston offers residents a small-town reprieve from the big-city bustle. Largely a residential community, South Houston is home to a bevy of small businesses, delectable international cuisine, and Latin American markets.

South Houston is nearby numerous scenic parks, including Strawberry Park, Wilson Memorial Park, and Burke Crenshaw Park, where residents can partake in all kinds of outdoor recreation. Attractions such as the Hobby Airport, San Jacinto Battleground, and Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center are just minutes from South Houston as well. Galveston and its many amenities are also less than an hour’s drive from South Houston. Commuting and traveling from South Houston is easy with access to I-45 and I-610.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in South Houston, TX is $816 for a studio, $944 for one bedroom, $1,059 for two bedrooms, and $1,161 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in South Houston has increased by 1.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$944/month
636 Sq Ft
House
$1,780/month
101 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in South Houston, TX

Transportation

63

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

17

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Matthys Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

496 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Top Apartments in South Houston

Houses for Rent in South Houston

Search Nearby Rentals

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.