Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (56 Rentals)

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property at 3817 Anita St

$900 - $1,650

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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3817 Anita St

HoustonTX77004

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property at 808 Oakhurst St

$995 - $1,550

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808 Oakhurst St

HoustonTX77023
property at 3335 Tuam St

$995

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3335 Tuam St

HoustonTX77004
property at 224 Everton St

$1,099 - $2,199

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224 Everton St

HoustonTX77003

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property at 2202 Hutchins St

$1,200 - $1,500

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2202 Hutchins St

HoustonTX77003
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3154 Gray 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 $824. 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 LeelandStudio,1BA$824
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$868
EaDo LoftsA1BR,1BA$892
CircuitA1A1BR,1BA$999
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,023
CO/OP EadoMinimalist (60)1BR,1BA$1,199
Haven at ElginA21BR,1BA$1,199
Gateway on CullenStudioStudio,1BA$1,274
Block 334 ApartmentsA81BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $0.21 price per square foot 3613 Rosalie St Model at 3613 Rosalie St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,200. 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$0.21
2413 Emancipation Ave, Unit A2413 Emancipation Ave3BR,2BA$1.66
The HamiltonA51BR,1BA$1.82
Houston HouseThe Milam AFF2BR,1BA$1.72
Harrisburg LoftsA21BR,1BA$1.95
EaDo LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.25
Block 334 ApartmentsA81BR,1BA$1.91
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
CircuitA1A1BR,1BA$1.65

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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 Houston House listed at $824.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Downtown Apartment is $868 at NHH Gray.

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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