Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Market Square Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (47 Rentals)

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Market Square, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Market Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Market Square area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at The Rice priced from $1,262. Brava has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,526. Here are the most affordable Market Square apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The RiceS1AStudio,1BA$1,262
BravaS2Studio,1BA$1,526
Market Square TowerIU1BR,1BA$2,180
Aris Market SquareA51BR,1BA$2,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market Square, TX

As of November 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Market Square area is the $4.83 price per square foot PH5 Model at Brava in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $14,139. The second greatest value Market Square apartment is the LU Model at Market Square Tower starting at $4,430 with a $3.15 price per square foot in the Downtown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Market Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BravaPH53BR,3.5BA$4.83
Market Square TowerLU2BR,2.5BA$3.15
Aris Market SquareA91BR,1.5BA$2.27
The RiceA2 - StudioStudio ,1BA$2.93

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Market Square, Houston, TX

Ranked #181

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Market Square Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

88 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Market Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Market Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Market Square is at The Rice listed at $1,262.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Market Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Market Square Apartment is $859 at 2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Market Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Market Square is starting from $2,011 at The Rice.

What is the most affordable Market Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Market Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Market Square Tower and starts from $5,630.

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