Cheap Apartments for Rent in the OST South Union Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (39 Rentals)

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6215 Tierwester St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6215 Tierwester St

6215 Tierwester StHouston, TX 77021
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Ardmore Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ardmore Apartments

5902 Ardmore StHouston, TX 77021
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Calli Court Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calli Court Apartments

6225 Tierwester StHouston, TX 77021
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Southlawn Palms
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southlawn Palms

7006 Scott StHouston, TX 77021
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Dynasty
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dynasty

3501 N Macgregor WayHouston, TX 77004
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6946 Paris St

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Sir John
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sir John

6602 Madrid StHouston, TX 77021
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4525 Balkin Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4525 Balkin Street

4525 Balkin StHouston, TX 77021
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Cheapest Available OST South Union Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the OST South Union area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Zollie Scales Apartments priced from $680. Schroeder Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable OST South Union apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zollie Scales Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Schroeder Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$985
Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student)C13BR,3BA$999
Catalina VillageA3U1BR,1BA$1,063
Avanti CitysideThe Holcombe1BR,1BA$1,120
Gehring Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,143
Vibe Med CenterA1-A1BR,1BA$1,197
Vermillion ApartmentsTwo Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1,212

Best Value Apartments for Rent in OST South Union, TX

As of November 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the OST South Union area is the $1.12 price per square foot B1U Model at Catalina Village in the in the South Union neighborhood starting from $1,482. The second greatest value OST South Union apartment is the 3245 Dixie Dr Model at 3245 Dixie Dr, Unit B starting at $1,550 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Macgregor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for OST South Union apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Catalina VillageB1U2BR,2BA$1.12
3245 Dixie Dr, Unit B3245 Dixie Dr2BR,2BA$1.48
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.00
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.30
Vermillion ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.28
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
Schroeder Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.10
Avanti CitysideThe Holcombe1BR,1BA$1.64
Gehring Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.76
Zollie Scales Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

Getting Around the OST South Union Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

53 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

48 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap OST South Union Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in OST South Union?

The cheapest apartment in OST South Union is Zollie Scales Apartments which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in OST South Union costs $14,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in OST South Union?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 64 regular apartments in OST South Union that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in OST South Union?

Cheap apartments in OST South Union have an average cost of $621 which is $14,229 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in OST South Union.

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