Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $1,100 (23 Rentals)

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property at 413 N LIVE OAK

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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413 N LIVE OAK

HoustonTX77003
property at 2016 Main St

$1,295 - $5,900

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2016 Main St

HoustonTX77002

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property at 2016 Main St

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2016 Main St, Unit 1217

2016 Main St
HoustonTX77002

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property at 915 Franklin St

$1,400 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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915 Franklin St

HoustonTX77002
property at 705 Main St

$1,975

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$1,975
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$1,975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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705 Main St, Unit 402

705 Main St
HoustonTX77002

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property at 2711 Polk St

$2,100

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2711 Polk St

HoustonTX77003
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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 $989. 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 Leeland AFFStudio,1BA$989
Warehouse DistrictMinimalist (S)1BR,1BA$999
The Mill ResidencesS51BR,1BA$1,225
Block 334 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,291
1711 CarolineA51BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Houston area is the $1.61 price per square foot C5 Model at Canal Street Flats in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $2,149. The second greatest value Downtown Houston apartment is the A10 Model at Circuit starting at $1,440 with a $1.73 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canal Street FlatsC53BR,2BA$1.61
CircuitA101BR,1BA$1.73
The HamiltonA51BR,1BA$1.78
500 Crawford ApartmentsA2/A71BR,1BA$2.18
Sabine Street LoftsA1 - Affordable 11BR,1BA$2.17
Midtown on the RailA11BR,1BA$2.09
Block 334 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.99
SoDo - Main South TowerS1Studio ,1BA$2.24
Warehouse DistrictAbstractionist1BR,1BA$1.95
Houston HouseThe LeelandStudio ,1BA$2.10

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Houston, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect H-Town Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 77 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $869 to $13,979. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Houston ranging from $1,100 to $6,000.

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 $1,100 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,605.

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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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