Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (31 Rentals)

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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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Riverbrook Apartments
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbrook Apartments

9425 Scott StHouston, TX 77051
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Simmons Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Simmons Gardens

10225 Scott StHouston, TX 77051
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Lansborough Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lansborough Apartments

10010 Cullen BlvdHouston, TX 77051
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Sunnyside, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Sunnyside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Sunnyside area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes priced from $497. Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $498. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$497
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Aqua BellaEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$750
The Park at Sutton Hill1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$775
Monarch Medical CenterA1-EH1BR,1BA$826
The Pointe at CrestmontA11BR,1BA$986
Vie at the Medical CenterA11BR,1BA$1,125
Melia Medical CenterA21BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, TX

As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside apartment is the Colorado Model at Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes starting at $1,490 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sunnyside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5038 Mallow St, Unit #A5038 Mallow St3BR,2BA$1.33
Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment HomesColorado3BR,2BA$1.22
4118 Mallow St, Unit A4118 Mallow St3BR,2BA$1.54
Vie at the Medical CenterA21BR,1BA$1.56
The Pointe at CrestmontA11BR,1BA$1.19
Melia Medical CenterA21BR,1BA$1.70
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesMiller1BR,1BA$0.65
4610 White Rock St, Unit 24610 White Rock St2BR,1BA$1.33
Monarch Medical CenterA2-EH1BR,1BA$1.54
The Park at Sutton Hill1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$1.31

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunnyside, Houston, TX

Ranked #280

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 Sunnyside Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

41 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sunnyside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sunnyside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sunnyside is at Aqua Bella listed at $750.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment is $497 at Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sunnyside Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sunnyside is starting from $601 at Cypress Creek at Reed Road Apartment Homes.

What is the most affordable Sunnyside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Sunnyside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Aqua Bella and starts from $1,115.

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