Cheap Homes for Rent in South Acres Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (34 Rentals)

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property at 4824 Carmen St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4824 Carmen St

HoustonTX77033

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property at 12811 Glen Hollow Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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12811 Glen Hollow Dr

HoustonTX77048

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Aqua BellaEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$725
The Park at Sutton Hill1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$750
The Oakmoor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$899
Simmons Gardens1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$930
Trails at City Park1A1BR,1BA$1,016
Tapestry OremA21BR,1BA$1,094
The Pointe at CrestmontB12BR,2BA$1,099
Brookside GardensA2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,108
Ranch at City ParkHomestead1BR,1BA$1,116
The Columns at Shadow Creek Ranch1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 716 sqft A1BR,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Acres, TX

As of July 06, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Almeda MeadowsDuffy III3BR,2.5BA$1.29
10314 Sierra Dr10314 Sierra Dr2BR,2BA$1.15
The Pointe at CrestmontC13BR,2BA$1.11
Stonebridge at City ParkB12BR,2BA$1.41
Simmons Gardens2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.29
Beckett CottinghamA011BR,1BA$1.51
Trails at City Park1A1BR,1BA$1.23
Brookside GardensA2 | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.40
The Oakmoor1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A11BR,1BA$1.35
The Park at Sutton Hill1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$1.31

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Acres, Houston, TX

Ranked #157

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about South Acres

What type of rentals are currently available in South Acres?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in South Acres, TX with pricing that ranges from $700 to $7,975. There are also 203 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in South Acres ranging from $828 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in South Acres?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in South Acres ranges from $828 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,120.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in South Acres?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in South Acres range from $1,115 to $3,748, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,410.

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