Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (37 Rentals)

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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 2016 Main St

$1,295 - $5,900

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2016 Main St

HoustonTX77002
property at 705 Main St

$1,550 - $2,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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705 Main St

HoustonTX77002

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property at 1312 Live Oak St

$1,685 - $2,900

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1312 Live Oak St

HoustonTX77003

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property at 2016 Main St

$1,800

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Total Monthly Price

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

2016 Main St, Unit 1217, Unit 1217

2016 Main St
HoustonTX77002

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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 1 Bed unit found at Houston House priced from $793. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Houston HouseThe Pease AFF1BR,1BA$793
1711 CarolineE11BR,1BA$999
Warehouse DistrictMinimalist (S)1BR,1BA$999
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,093
CircuitA1A1BR,1BA$1,200
The Mill ResidencesS21BR,1BA$1,300
SoDo - Main South TowerS3Studio,1BA$1,314
Broadstone EADOS11BR,1BA$1,344
The LauraS1Studio,1BA$1,356
SoDo - Houston North TowerS2Studio,1BA$1,383

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX

As of April 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Houston area is the $2.02 price per square foot A4 Model at The Hamilton in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,556. The second greatest value Downtown Houston apartment is the A1 - Affordable 1 Model at Sabine Street Lofts starting at $1,555 with a $2.10 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.
The HamiltonA41BR,1BA$2.02
Sabine Street LoftsA1 - Affordable 11BR,1BA$2.10
1711 CarolineA31BR,1BA$2.26
500 Crawford ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.99
East End LoftsA07 TH1BR,1BA$2.39
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.57
Block 334 ApartmentsA91BR,1BA$2.20
Midtown on the RailA31BR,1BA$2.20
CircuitA1A1BR,1BA$1.98
Warehouse DistrictAbstractionist (S)1BR,1BA$1.86

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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

Ranked #33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Houston?

There are currently 79 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $793 to $14,225. There are also 121 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Houston ranging from $825 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 $825 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,412.

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