Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (139 Rentals)

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Houston House
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$839 - $2,982
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$735 - $2,878
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$104

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$839 - $2,982
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Houston House

1617 Fannin StHouston, TX 77002
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414 Marshall St
$895 - $1,295
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$835 - $1,235
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$60

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$895 - $1,295
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414 Marshall St

414 Marshall StHouston, TX 77006
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Avondale Apartments
$995 - $1,095
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$925 - $1,025
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$70

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$995 - $1,095
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Avondale Apartments

101 Avondale StHouston, TX 77006
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property at 219 Marshall St

$895 - $1,275

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219 Marshall St

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4001 Midtown
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$1,120 - $3,207
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$1,035 - $3,122
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$85

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$1,120 - $3,207
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

4001 Midtown

4001 Fannin StHouston, TX 77004
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property at 4309 Jack St

$1,000 - $1,150

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4309 Jack St

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property at 2202 Hutchins St

$1,150 - $1,400

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2202 Hutchins St

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property at 2700 Brazos St

$1,196 - $1,851

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2700 Brazos St

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Metro Midtown
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$1,197 - $2,222
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$1,175 - $2,200
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$22

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$1,197 - $2,222
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Metro Midtown

2350 Bagby StHouston, TX 77006
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Midtown on the Rail
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$1,197 - $3,321
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$1,093 - $3,217
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$104

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$1,197 - $3,321
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Midtown on the Rail

2310 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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Dream Montrose
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$1,199 - $1,660
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$1,179 - $1,640
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$20

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$1,199 - $1,660
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Dream Montrose

239 Emerson StHouston, TX 77006
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Midtown Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Houston area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Avondale and Crocker Street Apartments priced from $705. Midtown Terrace Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $828. Here are the most affordable Midtown Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avondale and Crocker Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$705
Midtown Terrace SuitesMidtown Terrace SuitesStudio,1BA$828
Truxillo Placeone bedroom1BR,1BA$845
220 West Alabama ApartmentsThe MilanStudio,1BA$849
304 Welch St#51BR,1BA$850
414 Marshall St1 brd1BR,1BA$895
MAA Midtown SquareStudio 0x1 483-890 SFStudio,1BA$925
230 West Alabama ApartmentsEff1BathStudio,1BA$979
Avondale ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$995
The Viv on West DallasB32BR,2BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Houston, TX

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Houston area is the $1.76 price per square foot B2-R Model at The Hopkins in the in the Montrose neighborhood starting from $2,538. The second greatest value Midtown Houston 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 Midtown Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HopkinsB2-R2BR,2BA$1.76
2413 Emancipation Ave, Unit A2413 Emancipation Ave3BR,2BA$1.66
Avondale and Crocker Street Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
2222 Smith2222 SMITH-C1BR,1BA$1.68
414 Marshall St2 brd2BR,1BA$1.46
3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 770061 Bed Room 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
City Place MontroseBiltmore1BR,1BA$1.78
The Vintage1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.78
Avondale ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1.59
304 Welch St#21BR,1BA$1.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Houston Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Houston?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Houston is under $999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Houston?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Houston is Truxillo Place which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Midtown Houston costs $3,095.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Houston?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 30 regular apartments in Midtown Houston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Midtown Houston?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Houston have an average cost of $195 which is $2,900 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Houston.

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