Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Acres Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (46 Rentals)

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Riverbrook Apartments
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbrook Apartments

9425 Scott StHouston, TX 77051
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Simmons Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Simmons Gardens

10225 Scott StHouston, TX 77051
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Lansborough Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lansborough Apartments

10010 Cullen BlvdHouston, TX 77051
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2201 W Orem Dr

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Willow Glen
3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Glen

3227 Boynton DrHouston, TX 77045
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South Acres, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Acres Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Acres area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Park at Sutton Hill priced from $725. Aqua Bella has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable South Acres apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Park at Sutton Hill1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Aqua BellaEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$750
The Pointe at CrestmontB12BR,2BA$1,010
Ltd. Med CenterA1-HC.601BR,1BA$1,050
Trails at City Park1A1BR,1BA$1,062
The Oakmoor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$1,070
Brookside GardensA11BR,1BA$1,072
Ranch at City ParkHomestead1BR,1BA$1,089
Stonebridge at City ParkA3R1BR,1BA$1,135
Ivy LoftsAMStudio,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Acres, TX

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Acres area is the $1.08 price per square foot Miguel Model at Almeda Meadows in the in the South Acres neighborhood starting from $1,915. The second greatest value South Acres apartment is the B4 - Morningside Model at Cortland Avion Shadow Creek starting at $2,113 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the South Acres neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Acres apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Almeda MeadowsMiguel3BR,2.5BA$1.08
Cortland Avion Shadow CreekB4 - Morningside2BR,2BA$1.59
The Pointe at CrestmontC13BR,2BA$1.20
Smart Living on Cullen Apartment HomesThe Lexie 2 bedroom 2 bathroom2BR,2BA$1.64
Beckett CottinghamA011BR,1BA$1.59
Trails at City Park1A1BR,1BA$1.29
The Park at Sutton Hill2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Platinum2BR,1BA$1.27
Ltd. Med CenterA1-HC1BR,1BA$1.64
Brookside GardensA11BR,1BA$1.45
The Oakmoor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$1.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Acres, Houston, TX

Ranked #144

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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 $1,140.

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 $725, while the average apartment in South Acres costs $5,802.

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 51 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 $184 which is $5,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Acres.

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