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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (57 Rentals)
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914 Main St
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$839 - $3,022
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Houston House
1617 Fannin StHouston, TX 77002
305 Roberts St
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1617 Fannin StHouston, TX 77002
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$999 - $1,699
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$999 - $1,699
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Warehouse District
813 McKee StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,100 - $1,830
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$1,068 - $1,798
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Circuit
2424 Capitol StHouston, TX 77003
413 N LIVE OAK
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$1,123 - $2,146
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$994 - $2,017
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$129
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$1,123 - $2,146
Canal Street Flats
2104 Canal StHouston, TX 77003
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$1,135 - $3,7671 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
City View Lofts
15 Chenevert StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,199 - $2,8201 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1711 Caroline
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
1011 Wood St
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$1,289 - $2,806
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Broadstone EADO
2425 Bell StHouston, TX 77003
305 N Live Oak St
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$1,341 - $3,001
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$1,185 - $2,845
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The Rice
909 Texas AveHouston, TX 77002
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$1,358 - $13,421
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$1,286 - $13,349
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SoDo - Houston North Tower
1625 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,378 - $3,500
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$1,300 - $3,422
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$1,378 - $3,500
The Mill Residences
2315 Navigation BlvdHouston, TX 77003
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$1,395 - $4,357Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Laura
2810 Riverby RdHouston, TX 77020
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$1,415 - $2,5251 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
500 Crawford Apartments
500 Crawford StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,424 - $8,371
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$1,295 - $8,242
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Midtown on the Rail
2310 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,470 - $3,061
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Eighteen25 Downtown
1825 San Jacinto StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,495 - $3,095Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
2111 Austin Apartments
2111 Austin StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,499 - $2,461
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$1,421 - $2,383
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$1,499 - $2,461
The Hamilton
1800 St Joseph PkyHouston, TX 77003
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$1,515 - $3,721Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
1810 Main Apartments
1810 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,555 - $2,982
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Sabine Street Lofts
150 Sabine StHouston, TX 77007
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$1,573 - $3,1941 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Block 334 Apartments
1515 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,583 - $2,988
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$1,520 - $2,925
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1414 Texas Downtown
1414 Texas AveHouston, TX 77002
307 N Live Oak St
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$1,637 - $2,4151 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ely at the Ballpark
10 N Crawford StHouston, TX 77002
1475 Texas St
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$1,653 - $13,727
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$1,548 - $13,622
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$1,653 - $13,727
Brava
414 Milam StHouston, TX 77002
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1711 Caroline St
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,690 - $10,650
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$1,541 - $10,501
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Aris Market Square
409 Travis StHouston, TX 77002
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$1,703 - $6,403
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$1,550 - $6,250
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Elev8 Downtown
1801 Smith StHouston, TX 77002
1800 St Joseph Pkwy
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1711 Caroline St
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
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1711 Caroline St
1711 Caroline StHouston, TX 77002
2016 Main St, Unit 1217
2016 Main St
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AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts
1101 Elder StHouston, TX 77007
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55+ Senior Living Campanile on Commerce
2929 Commerce StHouston, TX 77003
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McKee City Living
650 McKee StHouston, TX 77002
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Forth at Navigation
2404 Navigation BlvdHouston, TX 77003
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SoDo - Main South Tower
1725 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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Warehouse District II
805 Hardy StHouston, TX 77020
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Dakota Lofts Apartments
711 William StHouston, TX 77002
705 Main St
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Camden McGowen Station
2727 Travis StHouston, TX 77006
1800 St Joseph Pkwy
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Tennison Lofts
110 Bagby StHouston, TX 77002
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East End Lofts
2115 Runnels StHouston, 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 | $1,583 | $750 | $2,600 |
| Downtown Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,727 | $839 | $3,964 |
| Downtown Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,157 | $1,412 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,679 | $1,796 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston House | The Pease AFF | 1BR,1BA | $839 |
| Warehouse District | Minimalist (S) | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Circuit | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,123 |
| 1711 Caroline | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Forth at Navigation | JR2 | Studio,1BA | $1,210 |
| Broadstone EADO | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,289 |
| SoDo - Main South Tower | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
| The Rice | A2 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,341 |
| SoDo - Houston North Tower | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,358 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Houston area is the $2.30 price per square foot A4 Model at Forth at Navigation in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $1,854. The second greatest value Downtown Houston apartment is the A5 Model at The Hamilton starting at $1,541 with a $1.97 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Forth at Navigation | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| The Hamilton | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Sabine Street Lofts | A1 - Affordable 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
| Warehouse District | Linearist | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 500 Crawford Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| 1711 Caroline | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| Block 334 Apartments | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| Midtown on the Rail | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Circuit | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
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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 $1,447 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 SoDo - Houston North Tower and starts from $2,560.
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