
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Acres Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (37 Rentals)
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The Park at Sutton Hill

9425 Scott St

3131 Kainer Meadows Ln

4203 Dawson Ln

4710 Airport Blvd

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The Oakmoor

9414 Heno St
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The Pointe at Crestmont

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Trails at City Park

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Stonebridge at City Park

Tapestry Orem

Brookside Gardens

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5142 Higgins St

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5530 Elm Spring Dr

3514 Sparrow St

9506 Sierra Dr

10510 Cathedral Dr

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The Villas at Shadow Creek
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South Acres, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Acres?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Acres Studio Apartments | $968 | $750 | $1,470 |
| South Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $775 | $4,488 |
| South Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $810 | $6,164 |
| South Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $1,115 | $6,430 |
| South Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,510 | $1,410 | $1,610 |
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Cheapest Available South Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Acres area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Aqua Bella priced from $750. The Park at Sutton Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here are the most affordable South Acres apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Bella | EFFICIENCY | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Park at Sutton Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Oakmoor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Simmons Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $903 |
| The Pointe at Crestmont | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $986 |
| Stonebridge at City Park | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $1,047 |
| Tapestry Orem | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,061 |
| Ltd. Med Center | A1.80 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Villas at Shadow Creek | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,161 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Acres, TX
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Acres area is the $1.34 price per square foot Blakeford Model at Almeda Meadows in the in the South Acres neighborhood starting from $1,880. The second greatest value South Acres apartment is the C1 Model at The Pointe at Crestmont starting at $1,397 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almeda Meadows | Blakeford | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| The Pointe at Crestmont | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Brookside Gardens | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Villas at Shadow Creek | 1E | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Simmons Gardens | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Beckett Cottingham | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Ltd. Med Center | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Tapestry Orem | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| The Oakmoor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Park at Sutton Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Acres Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Acres?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Acres is under $1,161.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Acres?
The cheapest apartment in South Acres is The Park at Sutton Hill which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in South Acres costs $1,535.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Acres?
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 59 regular apartments in South Acres 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 South Acres?
Cheap apartments in South Acres have an average cost of $336 which is $1,199 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Acres.
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