Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (33 Rentals)

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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 17, 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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

Ranked #39

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Houston?

There are currently 83 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $750 to $16,125. There are also 228 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Houston ranging from $825 to $7,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Houston ranges from $825 to $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,622.

Expert Rental Resources

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 Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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