Cheap Apartments for Rent in the OST South Union Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (48 Rentals)

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5415 Scott St

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6215 Tierwester St
1 to 2 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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6225 Tierwester St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6225 Tierwester St

6225 Tierwester StHouston, TX 77021
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Dynasty
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dynasty

3501 N Macgregor WayHouston, TX 77004
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Sir John
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sir John

6602 Madrid StHouston, TX 77021

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4525 Balkin St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4525 Balkin St

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. Southlawn Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. 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
Southlawn Palms1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$985
Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student)B1L-BED2BR,2BA$999
Catalina VillageA31BR,1BA$1,063
Gehring Place1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,093
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2BA$1,170
Regency LoftsB12BR,2BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in OST South Union, TX

As of June 25, 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 1 Bed 1 Bath Reno Model at Metro 5514 starting at $1,013 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Gulfgate 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
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.01
Park Yellowstone Apartment Homes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.20
Vermillion ApartmentsTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$1.28
Regency LoftsB12BR,2BA$1.27
Altitude, A Prosper Community (Student)B1L-BED2BR,2BA$1.11
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Zollie Scales Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Southlawn Palms1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $4,670.

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 33 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 $391 which is $4,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in OST South Union.

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