
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Union Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (32 Rentals)
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Perry Street Apartments

5031 Arvilla Ln

4514 Keystone St

Zollie Scales Apartments

4943 Culmore Dr

Schroeder Apartments

The Yellowstone Apartments
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6815 Beachwood St

7316 La Salette St

6215 Tierwester St

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3934 Fernwood Dr

6818 Weston St

4525 Balkin Street

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3655 Seabrook St

Catalina Village

4623 Perry St
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Village at Palm Center

3843 Mt Pleasant St

7316 La Salette St

5911 Grace Ln

6614 London Street

7120 Goforth St

6207 Conley St

3710 Yellowstone Blvd
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South Union, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Union?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Union Studio Apartments | $715 | $630 | $800 |
| South Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $951 | $596 | $1,025 |
| South Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,040 | $794 | $1,250 |
| South Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,373 | $1,550 | $3,576 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the South Union Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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Cheapest Available South Union Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Union area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Perry Street Apartments priced from $630. Schroeder Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable South Union apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Street Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $630 |
| Schroeder Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Yellowstone Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Catalina Village | A3U | 1BR,1BA | $1,063 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Union, TX
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Union area is the $1.12 price per square foot B1U Model at Catalina Village in the in the South Union neighborhood starting from $1,482. The second greatest value South Union apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Schroeder Apartments starting at $799 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the South Union neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Union apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Village | B1U | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Schroeder Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Yellowstone Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Perry Street Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Union Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Union?
The cheapest apartment in South Union is Schroeder Apartments which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in South Union costs $5,676.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Union?
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 19 regular apartments in South Union that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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