
Cheap 3 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $1,725 (1 Rental)

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Houston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Houston Studio Apartments | $1,616 | $859 | $2,600 |
| Downtown Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $859 | $4,055 |
| Downtown Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,140 | $1,412 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,270 | $1,725 | $10,000+ |
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Kinder High School For The Performing And Visual Arts
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Houston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Houston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Houston is under $1,386.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Houston?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Houston is Canal Street Flats which is listed at $1,725, while the average apartment in Downtown Houston costs $6,049.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Houston?
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 21 regular apartments in Downtown Houston 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 Downtown Houston?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Houston have an average cost of $313 which is $5,736 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Houston.
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