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

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Cheap Apartments in the South Union area of Houston.

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Calli Court Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Calli Court Apartments

6225 Tierwester StHouston, TX 77021
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6215 Tierwester St

6215 Tierwester StHouston, TX 77021
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sir John

6602 Madrid StHouston, TX 77021
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4525 Balkin St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4525 Balkin St

4525 Balkin StHouston, TX 77021
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6101 Sidney St

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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 1 Bed unit found at Southlawn Palms priced from $750. OST Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $838. Here are the most affordable South Union apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Southlawn Palms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$750
OST LoftsA21BR,1BA$838
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$850
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
Avanti CitysideThe Ardmore1BR,1BA$1,044
Centre at Columbia CourtMetropolis1BR,1BA$1,055
Catalina VillageA31BR,1BA$1,063
Stella at The Medical Center1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1,088
SYNC Med CenterA1Studio,1BA$1,192

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Union, TX

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Union area is the $1.12 price per square foot B1 Model at Catalina Village in the in the South Union neighborhood starting from $1,482. The second greatest value South Union apartment is the 6004 Schroeder Rd Model at 6004 Schroeder Rd, Unit Two-Bedrooms starting at $1,195 with a $1.26 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Catalina VillageB12BR,2BA$1.12
6004 Schroeder Rd, Unit Two-Bedrooms6004 Schroeder Rd2BR,1BA$1.26
OST LoftsB12BR,2BA$1.32
Nest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.06
4001 Yellowstone Blvd, Unit One-Bedroom4001 Yellowstone Blvd1BR,1BA$1.31
Schroeder Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.17
Avanti CitysideThe Holcombe1BR,1BA$1.55
Stella at The Medical Center1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$1.66
SYNC Med CenterA1Studio ,1BA$1.79
Southlawn Palms1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.62

Getting Around the South Union Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

27 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Union Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in South Union?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Union is under $1,192.

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

The cheapest apartment in South Union is Southlawn Palms which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in South Union costs $4,330.

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 33 regular apartments in South Union 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 Union?

Cheap apartments in South Union have an average cost of $320 which is $4,010 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Union.

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