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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (87 Rentals)
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The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios
2617 Napoleon StHouston, TX 77004
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2604 Gray StHouston, TX 77003
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1887 Ennis StHouston, TX 77003
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2424 Capitol StHouston, TX 77003
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3122 Leeland StHouston, TX 77003
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1515 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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Broadstone EADO
2425 Bell StHouston, TX 77003
4203 Rusk St
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The Hamilton
1800 St Joseph PkyHouston, TX 77003
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Harrisburg Lofts
3530 Harrisburg BlvdHouston, TX 77003
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225 N Everton St
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2111 Austin StHouston, TX 77002
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2929 Commerce StHouston, TX 77003
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2407-2419 Bastrop StHouston, TX 77004
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3154 Gray StHouston, TX 77004
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2819 Berry 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 | $1,231 | $800 | $1,644 |
| East Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,538 | $795 | $4,482 |
| East Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,299 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| East Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,323 | $1,225 | $6,672 |
| East Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $820 | $7,410 |
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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 $812. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios | Modern Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Houston House | The Pease AFF | 1BR,1BA | $812 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $892 |
| 1711 Caroline | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Circuit | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| CO/OP Eado | Minimalist (60) | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Gateway on Cullen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,274 |
| Block 334 Apartments | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,339 |
| Broadstone EADO | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,344 |
| The Hamilton | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,391 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $2.61 price per square foot Cedar Model at One Park Place in the in the Midtown Houston neighborhood starting from $4,220. The second greatest value East Downtown apartment is the B2 Model at 1711 Caroline starting at $2,770 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Midtown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| One Park Place | Cedar | 2BR,2BA | $2.61 |
| 1711 Caroline | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
| The Hamilton | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Harrisburg Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Block 334 Apartments | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| 2111 Austin Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.40 |
| Haven at Elgin | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| CO/OP Eado | Minimalist Alt | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| Circuit | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $2.07 |
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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 $1,391.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in East Downtown is Houston House which is listed at $812, while the average apartment in East Downtown costs $3,095.
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 183 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 $490 which is $2,605 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Downtown.
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