Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (46 Rentals)

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property at 5 Hunt St

$1,250

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$1,250
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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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5 Hunt St

HoustonTX77003
property at 2203 Tierwester St

$1,350

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$1,350
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2203 Tierwester St

HoustonTX77004

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property at 2401 Crawford St

$1,400 - $2,400

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2401 Crawford St

HoustonTX77004
property at 3115 Cleburne St

$1,450

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$1,450
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3115 Cleburne St

HoustonTX77004
property at 2908 Truxillo St

$1,450

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$1,450
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2908 Truxillo St

HoustonTX77004

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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 1 Bed unit found at NHH Ennis priced from $520. Austin St (1414) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$520
Austin St (1414)Austin St (1414) - 1414...Studio,1BA$750
3315 Reeves Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$800
The Silhouette Apartments by UH StudiosModern StudiosStudio,1BA$800
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$868
EaDo LoftsA1BR,1BA$892
Tuam (3721)Tuam (3721) - 3717-...2BR,1BA$900
Gateway on CullenStudioStudio,1BA$999
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,046

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX

As of August 23, 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 4106 Delano St Model at 4106 Delano St starting at $1,100 with a $1.47 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
4106 Delano St4106 Delano St1BR,1BA$1.47
Tuam (3721)Tuam (3721) - 3717-...2BR,1BA$1.20
EaDo LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.25
55+ Senior Living Campanile on CommerceA1 Florence1BR,1BA$1.61
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
3315 Reeves Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.22
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.61
Austin St (1414)Austin St (1414) - 1414...Studio ,1BA$1.25

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

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East Downtown, Houston, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in East Downtown?

There are currently 157 Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX with pricing that ranges from $520 to $12,100. There are also 213 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Downtown ranging from $800 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Downtown ranges from $800 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,539.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Downtown range from $1,225 to $5,567, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,290 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $740.

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