Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (101 Rentals)

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Houston House
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$839 - $3,022
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Houston House

1617 Fannin StHouston, TX 77002
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property at 3335 Tuam St

$895

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3335 Tuam St

HoustonTX77004
property at 4334 Jefferson St

$900 - $2,350

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4334 Jefferson St

HoustonTX77023

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property at 2301 Burkett St

$1,000

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2301 Burkett St

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property at 4302 Polk St

$950 - $1,150

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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4302 Polk St

HoustonTX77023

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property at 2202 Hutchins St

$1,100 - $1,350

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2202 Hutchins St

HoustonTX77003

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Broadstone EADO
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$1,324 - $2,806
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Broadstone EADO

2425 Bell StHouston, TX 77003
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Eighteen25 Downtown
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$1,470 - $3,101
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Eighteen25 Downtown

1825 San Jacinto StHouston, TX 77002
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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 The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios priced from $800. Houston House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $839. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Silhouette Apartments by UH StudiosModern StudiosStudio,1BA$800
Houston HouseThe Pease AFF1BR,1BA$839
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$868
EaDo LoftsA1BR,1BA$892
1711 CarolineA11BR,1BA$999
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,023
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,089
CircuitS1AStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2718 Cleburne St Model at 2718 Cleburne St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,585. 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.
2718 Cleburne St, Unit B2718 Cleburne St2BR,1BA$1.06
2413 Emancipation Ave, Unit A2413 Emancipation Ave3BR,2BA$1.66
The HamiltonA51BR,1BA$1.97
3405 Drew St, Unit 23405 Drew St2BR,1BA$1.41
Harrisburg Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
4106 Delano St4106 Delano St1BR,1BA$1.47
EaDo LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.25
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.67
CircuitS1AStudio ,1BA$1.94

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East Downtown, Houston, TX

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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 The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios listed at $800.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Downtown Apartment is $839 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 $954 at EaDo Lofts.

What is the most affordable East Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at EaDo Lofts and starts from $1,225.

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