Southwest Houston

Houston, TX

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Southwest Houston - Houston, TX

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An affordable suburb with a quick commute to Downtown Houston

Great Location Suburban Affordable Commuter

A sprawling sector of the city, Southwest Houston is an affordable suburb that’s ideal for commuters. Residents have easy access to Beltway 8, Highway 6, and Interstates 69 and 610, and Downtown Houston sits approximately 12 miles from town. Along the way, you’ll find local gems like the Houston Zoo, Brays Bayou Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and Rice University. Southwest Houston is just minutes from Missouri City where you’ll find an array of community parks and golf courses, and many residents travel closer to Houston for dining, shopping, and entertainment options. There are abundant apartments available for rent in Southwest Houston, ranging from affordable to mid-range. Houses, condos, and townhomes also fill this expansive suburb.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Southwest Houston is $782 for a studio, $913 for one bedroom, $1,189 for two bedrooms, and $1,489 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southwest Houston has increased by 0.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 459 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $782/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 690 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $913/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 994 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,189/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,284 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,489/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Nature Discovery Center
  • Houston Maritime Museum
  • Lowrey Arboretum
  • Houston Zoo
  • Hermann Park

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • William P Hobby
  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston

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