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


4720 Yellowstone Blvd

6901 Dumble St

Schroeder Apartments

6518 Weston St

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6301 Calhoun Rd

6327 Illinois St

Catalina Village

Avanti Cityside

4001 Yellowstone Blvd, Unit One-Bedroom

4525 Balkin St

Centre at Columbia Court

Stella at The Medical Center

Vibe Med Center

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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 | $1,400 | $1,049 | $4,421 |
South Union 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $680 | $4,740 |
South Union 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,854 | $794 | $6,377 |
South Union 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,811 | $1,050 | $2,700 |
South Union 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,728 | $1,595 | $1,990 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Southlawn Palms | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
OST Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $838 |
Schroeder Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Nest Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
Avanti Cityside | The Ardmore | 1BR,1BA | $1,044 |
Centre at Columbia Court | Metropolis | 1BR,1BA | $1,055 |
Catalina Village | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,063 |
Stella at The Medical Center | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
SYNC Med Center | A1 | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Catalina Village | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
6004 Schroeder Rd, Unit Two-Bedrooms | 6004 Schroeder Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
OST Lofts | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Nest Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
4001 Yellowstone Blvd, Unit One-Bedroom | 4001 Yellowstone Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Schroeder Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Avanti Cityside | The Holcombe | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Stella at The Medical Center | 1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
SYNC Med Center | A1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
Southlawn Palms | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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