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property at 3817 Anita St

3817 Anita St

HoustonTX77004

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property at 808 Oakhurst St

808 Oakhurst St

HoustonTX77023
property at 4304 Pease St

4304 Pease St

HoustonTX77023

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property at 1707 Sidney St

1707 Sidney St

HoustonTX77023
property at 224 Everton St

224 Everton St

HoustonTX77003

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property at 2602 Isabella St

2602 Isabella St

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Zion Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Zion Village

3154 Gray StHouston, TX 77004
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2819 Berry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2819 Berry St

2819 Berry StHouston, TX 77004
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3008-3014 Truxillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3008-3014 Truxillo St

3008-3014 Truxillo StHouston, TX 77004
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Citadel on Elgin
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Citadel on Elgin

3331 Elgin StHouston, TX 77004
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East Downtown, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Downtown area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Houston House priced from $763. NHH Gray has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $868. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Houston HouseThe Bell AFFStudio,1BA$763
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$868
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,023
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,023
CircuitS1AStudio,1BA$1,175
Haven at ElginA21BR,1BA$1,199
Gateway on CullenStudioStudio,1BA$1,274

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $0.23 price per square foot 3613 Rosalie St Model at 3613 Rosalie St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value East Downtown apartment is the 2413 Emancipation Ave Model at 2413 Emancipation Ave, Unit A starting at $2,325 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Third Ward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3613 Rosalie St, Unit B3613 Rosalie St1BR,1BA$0.23
2413 Emancipation Ave, Unit A2413 Emancipation Ave3BR,2BA$1.66
2620 Tuam St, Unit 12620 Tuam St3BR,2BA$1.55
The HamiltonA61BR,1BA$2.10
Harrisburg LoftsA21BR,1BA$1.95
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
CircuitA11BR,1BA$2.06
Houston HouseThe BellStudio ,1BA$2.07

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Downtown, Houston, TX

Ranked #158

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
East Downtown, Houston, TX

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Getting Around the East Downtown Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

63 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Downtown is at Houston House listed at $763.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Downtown Apartment is $819 at Houston House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Downtown is starting from $1,031 at NHH Gray.

What is the most affordable East Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Harrisburg Lofts and starts from $1,939.

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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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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