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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (56 Rentals)
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Houston House
1617 Fannin StHouston, TX 77002
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1617 Fannin StHouston, TX 77002
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1711 Caroline
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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$999 - $1,805
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$967 - $1,773
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Circuit
2424 Capitol StHouston, TX 77003
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$1,049 - $1,824
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Warehouse District
813 McKee StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,187 - $6,742
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Midtown on the Rail
2310 Main StHouston, TX 77002
1414 Austin St
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$1,269 - $2,771
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$1,116 - $2,618
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The Rice
909 Texas AveHouston, TX 77002
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$1,317 - $13,820
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$1,245 - $13,748
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SoDo - Houston North Tower
1625 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,365 - $3,500
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$1,287 - $3,422
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The Mill Residences
2315 Navigation BlvdHouston, TX 77003
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$1,371 - $2,229
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$1,242 - $2,100
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Canal Street Flats
2104 Canal StHouston, TX 77003
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$1,396 - $2,806
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$1,249 - $2,659
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Broadstone EADO
2425 Bell StHouston, TX 77003
305 N Live Oak St
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500 Crawford Apartments
500 Crawford StHouston, TX 77002
1011 Wood St
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$1,468 - $3,057
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$1,383 - $2,972
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Eighteen25 Downtown
1825 San Jacinto StHouston, TX 77002
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1810 Main Apartments
1810 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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City View Lofts
15 Chenevert StHouston, TX 77002
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2111 Austin Apartments
2111 Austin StHouston, TX 77002
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Brava
414 Milam StHouston, TX 77002
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The Laura
2810 Riverby RdHouston, TX 77020
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$1,540 - $3,010
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$1,480 - $2,950
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1414 Texas Downtown
1414 Texas AveHouston, TX 77002
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$1,555 - $2,982
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$1,474 - $2,901
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Sabine Street Lofts
150 Sabine StHouston, TX 77007
307 N Live Oak St
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Block 334 Apartments
1515 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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Ely at the Ballpark
10 N Crawford StHouston, TX 77002
1800 St Joseph Pkwy
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2016 Main St, Unit 1217
2016 Main St
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413 N Live Oak St
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McKee City Living
650 McKee StHouston, TX 77002
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AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts
1101 Elder StHouston, TX 77007
705 Main St
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55+ Senior Living Campanile on Commerce
2929 Commerce StHouston, TX 77003
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Warehouse District II
805 Hardy StHouston, TX 77020
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SoDo - Main South Tower
1725 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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Dakota Lofts Apartments
711 William StHouston, TX 77002
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East End Lofts
2115 Runnels StHouston, TX 77003
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705 Main St
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Camden McGowen Station
2727 Travis StHouston, TX 77006
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Tennison Lofts
110 Bagby StHouston, TX 77002
101 Crawford St
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Forth at Navigation
2404 Navigation BlvdHouston, TX 77003
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Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Houston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Houston Studio Apartments | $1,604 | $750 | $2,600 |
| Downtown Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,749 | $839 | $3,780 |
| Downtown Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,039 | $1,199 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,781 | $2,019 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Houston Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Houston House priced from $839. 1711 Caroline 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Houston House | The Pease AFF | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| 1711 Caroline | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Circuit | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,024 |
| Warehouse District | Minimalist (S) | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,077 |
| Midtown on the Rail | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,187 |
| The Rice | A2 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,269 |
| SoDo - Houston North Tower | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,317 |
| Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,371 |
| SoDo - Main South Tower | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,373 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX
As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Houston area is the $2.32 price per square foot B5 Model at Aris Market Square in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $4,400. The second greatest value Downtown Houston apartment is the A6 Model at 500 Crawford Apartments starting at $2,015 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Downtown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Houston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Aris Market Square | B5 | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.32 |
| 500 Crawford Apartments | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| The Hamilton | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 60 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Block 334 Apartments | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Sabine Street Lofts | A1 - Affordable 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Warehouse District | Modernist | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Midtown on the Rail | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
| Circuit | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 $839.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Houston Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Houston Apartment is $839 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 $1,199 at 1711 Caroline.
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 $2,019.
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