Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Sunnyside Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (25 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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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 Cypress Creek Reed Road priced from $498. Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $601. Here are the most affordable Sunnyside apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cypress Creek Reed RoadBrazos1BR,1BA$498
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesDorsey2BR,2BA$601
The Park at Sutton Hill1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Aqua BellaEFFICIENCYStudio,1BA$750
Bellfort Pines Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sunnyside, TX

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sunnyside area is the $1.22 price per square foot Colorado Model at Cypress Creek Reed Road in the in the Sunnyside neighborhood starting from $1,490. The second greatest value Sunnyside apartment is the C1 Model at The Pointe at Crestmont starting at $1,169 with a $1.00 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.
Cypress Creek Reed RoadColorado3BR,2BA$1.22
The Pointe at CrestmontC13BR,2BA$1.00
Mariposa at Reed Road 55+ Apartment HomesDorsey2BR,2BA$0.56
7806 Clearview St, Unit 1B7806 Clearview St2BR,1BA$1.58
Vie at the Medical CenterA11BR,1BA$1.28
Melia Medical CenterA21BR,1BA$1.54
Bellfort Pines Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
The Park at Sutton Hill1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Silver1BR,1BA$1.27
Monarch Medical CenterA11BR,1BA$1.68
Aqua BellaEFFICIENCYStudio ,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Sunnyside, Houston, TX

Ranked #243

Among cities in Texas 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 a cheap apartment in Sunnyside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sunnyside is under $1,177.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sunnyside?

The cheapest apartment in Sunnyside is Cypress Creek Reed Road which is listed at $498, while the average apartment in Sunnyside costs $5,206.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sunnyside?

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 80 regular apartments in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside?

Cheap apartments in Sunnyside have an average cost of $377 which is $4,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sunnyside.

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