
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

4711 Palisade Dr

4203 Dawson Ln

The Pointe at Crestmont

13325 Elaine Rd, Unit A

13325 Elaine Rd
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Ranch at City Park

Ltd. Med Center

4824 Carmen St

Stonebridge at City Park

Meridian City Park

Cityscape

Meridian City South

9701 Fairland Dr
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3905 Almeda Genoa Rd

4755 Wilmington St

4751 Wilmington St
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4071 Schurmier Rd

10510 Cathedral Dr

3507 Stonham St

3522 Stonham St
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The Villas at Shadow Creek

Stella at Shadow Creek Ranch

The Columns at Shadow Creek Ranch
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 |
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South Acres Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $750 | $1,455 |
South Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $775 | $4,420 |
South Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,653 | $810 | $5,570 |
South Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $1,115 | $5,887 |
South Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $1,410 | $2,500 |
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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 Villas at Sandrock 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 |
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Villas at Sandrock | 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 | $996 |
Ranch at City Park | Homestead | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Ltd. Med Center | A1.60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Trails at City Park | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,155 |
The Pointe at Crestmont | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1,169 |
The Villas at Shadow Creek | 1D | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Stella at Shadow Creek Ranch | A1/A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
The Columns at Shadow Creek Ranch | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 716 sqft A | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Acres, TX
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Acres area is the $1.00 price per square foot C1 Model at The Pointe at Crestmont in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $1,169. The second greatest value South Acres apartment is the B2-B2A - Southfork Model at Cortland Avion Shadow Creek starting at $1,782 with a $1.55 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Pointe at Crestmont | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Cortland Avion Shadow Creek | B2-B2A - Southfork | 2BR,2BA | $1.55 |
Smart Living on Cullen Apartment Homes | The Buddy 2 bedroom 2 bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Beckett Cottingham | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Trails at City Park | 1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Stella at Shadow Creek Ranch | A1/A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Cityscape | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
THE OAKMOOR | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Ranch at City Park | Homestead | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
The Park at Sutton Hill | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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3.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,200.
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 $4,900.
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 37 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 $123 which is $4,777 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Acres.
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