
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (101 Rentals)
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4203 Polk St

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The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios

3024 Elgin St

4311 Harrisburg Blvd

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Houston House

4414 Woodside St

NHH Gray

1204 St Joseph St

EaDo Lofts
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3335 Tuam St

2503 Delano St

3238 Alabama St

1 Nettleton St

3121 Isabella St, Unit 4

3121 Isabella St, Unit 2

4334 Jefferson St

1617 Fannin St, Unit 161-6

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309 Hutcheson St
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3512 Canfield St

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4106 Delano St

3448 Elgin St

1711 Caroline

2301 Burkett St

4302 Polk St

3113 St Charles St

NHH Ennis

3425 Nettleton St

2803 Cleburne St
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2819 Berry St

3910 Dallas St

Circuit

2706 Berry St

2706 Berry St

4011 Delano St

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3405 Drew St, Unit 2, Unit 2

2202 Hutchins St

3210 Winbern St

CO/OP Eado
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3229 Holman St

2106 Hadley St

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Broadstone EADO

2706 1/2 Berry St

215 N Milby St

2612 Isabella St

Harrisburg Lofts

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3012 Live Oak 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 | $1,273 | $750 | $1,669 |
| East Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,545 | $795 | $3,780 |
| East Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,177 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| East Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,147 | $1,225 | $5,902 |
| East Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $820 | $6,412 |
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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 $839. 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 | $839 |
| NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $892 |
| 1711 Caroline | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Citadel on Elgin | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,023 |
| NHH Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Circuit | S1A | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2718 Cleburne St, Unit B | 2718 Cleburne St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| 2413 Emancipation Ave, Unit A | 2413 Emancipation Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| The Hamilton | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| 3405 Drew St, Unit 2 | 3405 Drew St | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Harrisburg Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| 4106 Delano St | 4106 Delano St | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| NHH Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Circuit | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast 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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