
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $378 (53 Rentals)


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Houston House

4203 Polk St

4202 Walker St

1711 Caroline St, Unit 213

905 Oakhurst St

4414 Woodside St

1204 St Joseph St

EaDo Lofts
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3238 Alabama St

1 Nettleton St

3121 Isabella St, Unit 4

3121 Isabella St, Unit 2

1617 Fannin St, Unit 161-6

309 Hutcheson St

1711 Caroline St, Unit 104

3512 Canfield St

3448 Elgin St

1711 Caroline
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3113 St Charles St

2706 Berry St

2706 Berry St

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4106 Delano St

3910 Dallas St

2202 Hutchins St

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CO/OP Eado

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3901 Dallas St

1711 Caroline St, Unit 205

215 N Milby St

Harrisburg Lofts

The Hamilton

3008 Delano St

3008 Delano St

3008 Delano St

Block 334 Apartments

2111 Austin Apartments
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55+ Senior Living Campanile on Commerce

Woodside Apartments

430 Hutcheson St

2501 Truxillo St

3117 Isabella St

Eastwood Villa Apartments

3345 Reeves St

Citadel on Elgin

4306 Wilmer St
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East Downtown, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $750 | $1,669 |
East Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $378 | $3,780 |
| East Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,220 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| East Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,281 | $1,225 | $5,961 |
| East Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $820 | $6,308 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Downtown, Houston, TX
Ranked #119
Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Downtown, Houston, TX
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Downtown is under $1,100.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in East Downtown is Houston House which is listed at $831, while the average apartment in East Downtown costs $2,325.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Downtown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 239 regular apartments in East Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Downtown?
Cheap apartments in East Downtown have an average cost of $576 which is $1,749 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Downtown.
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