
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (178 Rentals)
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Avondale and Crocker Street Apartments

812 Marshall St

3024 Elgin St

MAA Midtown Square

Midtown Terrace Suites

3619 Garrott St

710 Colquitt St

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Houston House

1617 Fannin St, Unit 161-6
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4001 Fannin St, Unit 1808

3311 Crawford St

Crawford W. Kimble Senior Living

2501 Yoakum Blvd

307 Stratford St

2501 Cleburne St

The Viv on West Dallas

2505 Delano St

3603 Bastrop St

Marquis Enclave
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Metro Midtown

1409 Wentworth St

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4001 Midtown

3800 Main

Truxillo Place

109 Fargo St

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Gaslight Square

1960 W Dallas St, Unit #3

3229 Holman St

4420 Roseland St
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3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 77006

720 Colquitt St, Unit B

2222 Smith

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Mid Main

3800 Garrott St

412 Drew St

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SoDo - Houston North Tower

519 W Main St

Hadley Midtown

1509 Holman St
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806 Winbern St

Avondale

1111 Banks St

Midtown Arbor Place

Pearl Marketplace at Midtown

Pearl @ the Mix

Skyline at Midtown

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Midtown on the Rail

Drewery Place

1711 Caroline
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Midtown Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Houston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Houston Studio Apartments | $1,486 | $750 | $5,326 |
| Midtown Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $879 | $5,116 |
| Midtown Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,628 | $825 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,762 | $1,145 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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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 Midtown Terrace Suites priced from $885. Crawford W. Kimble Senior Living has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Midtown Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Terrace Suites | Midtown Terrace Suites | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Crawford W. Kimble Senior Living | 1Br/1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Houston House | The Leeland AFF | Studio,1BA | $967 |
| The Viv on West Dallas | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 4510 La Branch St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| 230 West Alabama Apartments | Eff1Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,059 |
| Marquis Enclave | 0A | Studio,1BA | $1,086 |
| Avondale Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| 3800 Main | A1.P6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,121 |
| 4001 Midtown | GST | Studio,1BA | $1,121 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Houston, TX
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Houston area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2218 Isabella St Model at 2218 Isabella St, Unit 1 in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,585. The second greatest value Midtown Houston apartment is the B2L-UPG Model at Dream Montrose starting at $1,610 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the Neartown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Houston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2218 Isabella St, Unit 1 | 2218 Isabella St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| Dream Montrose | B2L-UPG | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Crawford W. Kimble Senior Living | 2Br/1Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| 3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 77006 | 1 Bed Room 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| MAA Midtown Square | Traditional 1x1 662-921 SF | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Truxillo Place | 1 Bed 2 stories | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| 906 Oakley St | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 2222 Smith | 2222 SMITH - B | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| The Vintage | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Avondale Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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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 $1,121.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Houston?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Houston is Crawford W. Kimble Senior Living which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Midtown Houston costs $2,986.
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 10 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 $170 which is $2,816 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Houston.
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