Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Park Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Avalon at Gulfgate
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Avalon at Gulfgate

6156 S Loop EHouston, TX 77087
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Norma's Plaza
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Norma's Plaza

7526 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdHouston, TX 77033

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Sir John
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sir John

6602 Madrid StHouston, TX 77021
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Tuscan Villas
1 Bedroom Apartments

Tuscan Villas

6631 Ledbetter StHouston, TX 77087
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Belarbor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Belarbor Apartments

6060 Belarbor StHouston, TX 77033
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4525 Balkin St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4525 Balkin St

4525 Balkin StHouston, TX 77021
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7065 Bellfort LLC
2 Bedroom Apartments

7065 Bellfort LLC

7065 Bellfort StHouston, TX 77087
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Lansborough Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lansborough Apartments

10010 Cullen BlvdHouston, TX 77051
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South Park, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Park area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Zollie Scales Apartments priced from $680. Southlawn Palms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable South Park apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zollie Scales Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Southlawn Palms1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Tuscan VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$755
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Park, TX

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Park area is the $1.33 price per square foot 5038 Mallow St Model at 5038 Mallow St, Unit #A in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value South Park apartment is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Reno Model at Metro 5514 starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Gulfgate neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5038 Mallow St, Unit #A5038 Mallow St3BR,2BA$1.33
Metro 55141 Bed 1 Bath Reno1BR,1BA$1.00
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
4610 White Rock St, Unit 24610 White Rock St2BR,1BA$1.33
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.17
4529 Maggie St, Unit 4527 maggie street front4529 Maggie St2BR,1BA$1.83
Tuscan VillasOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Zollie Scales Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Southlawn Palms1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
South Park, Houston, TX

Ranked #266

Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the South Park Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Park Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Park?

The cheapest apartment in South Park is Zollie Scales Apartments which is listed at $680, while the average apartment in South Park costs $4,880.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Park?

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 20 regular apartments in South Park 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 Park?

Cheap apartments in South Park have an average cost of $166 which is $4,714 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Park.

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