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2425 Bell St

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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 Gray priced from $868. Houston House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $948. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$868
Houston HouseThe BellStudio,1BA$948
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,023
Eastwood Villa Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,066
CircuitA1A1BR,1BA$1,230
Gateway on CullenStudioStudio,1BA$1,274
Eighteen25 DowntownE1Studio,1BA$1,332
Broadstone EADOS11BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX

As of July 25, 2025 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 B1 Model at Haven at Elgin starting at $1,499 with a $1.49 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
Haven at ElginB12BR,2BA$1.49
The HamiltonA71BR,1BA$2.05
2620 Tuam St, Unit 22620 Tuam St2BR,1BA$1.59
4106 Delano St, Unit 14106 Delano St2BR,1BA$1.31
Harrisburg LoftsA21BR,1BA$2.03
Eastwood Villa Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath w/ Plank Flooring2BR,1BA$1.56
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
CircuitA1A1BR,1BA$2.03

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in East Downtown?

There are currently 179 Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX with pricing that ranges from $700 to $11,928. There are also 197 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Downtown ranging from $800 to $7,500.

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 $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,260.

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 $6,990, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $820.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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