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

219 W Alabama St

3500 Garrott St

3024 Elgin St

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Houston House

Truxillo Place

808 W Main St

1007 1/2 W Main St
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414 Marshall St

304 Welch St

3619 Garrott St

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414 Marshall St

1624 Holman St

1617 Fannin St

4001 Fannin St

MAA Midtown Square

105 Avondale St

820 W Alabama St
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3920 Fannin St

613 Pacific St

2501 Yoakum Blvd

201 Emerson St

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Avondale Apartments

1711 Caroline

UNITI Montrose

The Viv on West Dallas

3603 Bastrop St

2010 Taft St
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2216 Truxillo St

502 W Alabama St

Marquis Enclave

405 Hawthorne St

219 Marshall St

420 W Alabama St

405 W Clay St

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4001 Midtown

3520 Garrott St

3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 77006
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4309 Jack St

2202 Hutchins St

3800 Main

3703 Roseland St

2700 Brazos St

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Metro Midtown

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Midtown on the Rail

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Dream Montrose

3229 Holman St

2106 Hadley St
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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 | $1,477 | $828 | $3,028 |
| Midtown Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,694 | $845 | $4,532 |
| Midtown Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $1,360 | $6,085 |
| Midtown Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,429 | $1,560 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale and Crocker Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $705 |
| Midtown Terrace Suites | Midtown Terrace Suites | Studio,1BA | $828 |
| Truxillo Place | one bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| 220 West Alabama Apartments | The Milan | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| 304 Welch St | #5 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 414 Marshall St | 1 brd | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| MAA Midtown Square | Studio 0x1 483-890 SF | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| 230 West Alabama Apartments | Eff1Bath | Studio,1BA | $979 |
| Avondale Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Viv on West Dallas | B3 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hopkins | B2-R | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| 2413 Emancipation Ave, Unit A | 2413 Emancipation Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Avondale and Crocker Street Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 2222 Smith | 2222 SMITH-C | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| 414 Marshall St | 2 brd | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 77006 | 1 Bed Room 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| City Place Montrose | Biltmore | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| The Vintage | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Avondale Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| 304 Welch St | #2 | 1BR,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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