
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Acres Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (71 Rentals)
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The Park at Sutton Hill

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Aqua Bella

9506 Sierra Dr

Magnolia Place Senior Apartments

Stonebridge at City Park

The Oakmoor

9414 Heno St

Trails at City Park

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Tapestry Orem
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The Pointe at Crestmont

Brookside Gardens

Ranch at City Park

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Ltd. Med Center

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4824 Carmen St

Meridian City South

Beckett Cottingham

Meridian City Park

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4223 Rockingham St

10902 Faircroft Dr

11611 Duane St

13703 Segrest Dr

10614 Edgar St

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10314 Sierra Dr

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4720 Carmen St

Simmons Gardens

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4923 Paula St

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Willow Glen

10510 Cathedral Dr

3007 Akard St

10506 Sierra Dr

4122 Madden Ln
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9302 Fairland Dr

3819 Botany Ln

13958 Cottingham Rd

5326 Wenda St

11611 Duane St

4114 Dacca Dr

5639 Overdale St

10614 Edgar St

3513 Bloomfield St
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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 | $1,101 | $725 | $1,575 |
| South Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $750 | $5,134 |
| South Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,542 | $700 | $7,975 |
| South Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $1,115 | $2,861 |
| South Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $1,410 | $3,439 |
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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 $725. The Park at Sutton Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. 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 | $725 |
| The Park at Sutton Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| The Oakmoor | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Simmons Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Trails at City Park | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,016 |
| Tapestry Orem | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,094 |
| The Pointe at Crestmont | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,099 |
| Brookside Gardens | A2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,108 |
| Ranch at City Park | Homestead | 1BR,1BA | $1,116 |
| The Columns at Shadow Creek Ranch | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 716 sqft A | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Acres, TX
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Acres area is the $1.29 price per square foot Duffy III Model at Almeda Meadows in the in the South Acres neighborhood starting from $1,985. The second greatest value South Acres apartment is the 10314 Sierra Dr Model at 10314 Sierra Dr starting at $1,550 with a $1.15 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 | Duffy III | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| 10314 Sierra Dr | 10314 Sierra Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| The Pointe at Crestmont | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Simmons Gardens | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Beckett Cottingham | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Trails at City Park | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Brookside Gardens | A2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Tapestry Orem | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 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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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Acres, Houston, TX
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2.5Pet Friendly
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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 $1,190.
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 $750, while the average apartment in South Acres costs $1,661.
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 45 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 $300 which is $1,361 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Acres.
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