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915 Franklin St

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2016 Main St

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1966 Travis St

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2598 Main St

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Midtown on the Rail

2310 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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699 Webster St

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300 Ruthven St

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Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Houston area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Houston House priced from $763. Warehouse District has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable Downtown Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Houston HouseThe Bell AFFStudio,1BA$763
Warehouse DistrictAbstractionist (S)1BR,1BA$999
CircuitS1AStudio,1BA$1,175
SoDo - Main South TowerS1Studio,1BA$1,221
SoDo - Houston North TowerS3Studio,1BA$1,238
Midtown on the RailA31BR,1BA$1,258
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,259
The RiceS1AStudio,1BA$1,276
The Mill ResidencesS21BR,1BA$1,300
The LauraS1Studio,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX

As of November 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Houston area is the $1.87 price per square foot A7 Model at The Star in the in the Midtown Houston neighborhood starting from $1,731. The second greatest value Downtown Houston apartment is the A6 Model at The Hamilton starting at $1,680 with a $2.10 price per square foot in the Third Ward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The StarA71BR,1BA$1.87
The HamiltonA61BR,1BA$2.10
500 Crawford ApartmentsA2/A71BR,1BA$1.92
Sabine Street LoftsA2.21BR,1BA$2.32
Warehouse DistrictModernist1BR,1BA$2.12
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.81
Midtown on the RailA31BR,1BA$1.92
Block 334 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.28
CircuitA11BR,1BA$2.22
Houston HouseThe BellStudio ,1BA$2.07

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Texas, including Houston. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Houston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Houston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Houston is at Houston House listed at $763.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Houston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Houston Apartment is $815 at Houston House.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Houston is starting from $1,303 at Houston House.

What is the most affordable Downtown Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canal Street Flats and starts from $1,767.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Houston, TX

Written by: Lori Rosario

Houston is a huge city, and it’s still growing, which makes it one of the most sought after places in the country to move.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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