Cheap Homes for Rent in Midtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (55 Rentals)

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property at 2002 Barbee St

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2002 Barbee St

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property at 2002 Barbee St

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property at 1966 Travis St

1966 Travis St

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property at 4301 Chartres St

4301 Chartres St

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property at 4301 Chartres St

4301 Chartres St

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property at 2002 Barbee St

2002 Barbee St

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property at 4301 Chartres St

4301 Chartres St

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property at 4301 Chartres St

4301 Chartres St

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property at 2550 Main St

2550 Main St

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property at 2016 Main St

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property at 405 W Drew St

405 W Drew St

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property at 405 W Drew St

405 W Drew St

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property at 2222 Smith St

2222 Smith St

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property at 300 Ruthven St

300 Ruthven St

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property at 2649 Austin St

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property at 2910 Milam St

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property at 998 Crosby St

998 Crosby St

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property at 508 W Clay St

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property at 3500 Milam St

3500 Milam St

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Houston's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Houston and the best places to live with original content written by our Houston Local Expert Lori Rosario

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. Truxillo Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. 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
Truxillo Placeone bedroom1BR,1BA$925
414 Marshall St.1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$925
3620 Garrott1 bd / 1 ba1BR,1BA$950
MAA Midtown SquareStudio 0x1 483-890 SFStudio,1BA$960
230 West Alabama ApartmentsEff1BathStudio,1BA$1,100
Gaslight SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
239 Emerson St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,108
Metro MidtownA2 Essential1BR,1BA$1,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Houston, TX

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Houston area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2704 Truxillo St Model at 2704 Truxillo St, Unit 2704 in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Midtown Houston apartment is the Evergreen (C) Model at Midtown Arbor Place starting at $1,728 with a $1.85 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2704 Truxillo St, Unit 27042704 Truxillo St4BR,2BA$0.88
Midtown Arbor PlaceEvergreen (C)1BR,1BA$1.85
906 Oakley St, Unit farrar906 Oakley St1BR,1BA$1.59
4001 MidtownC11BR,1BA$1.83
3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 770061 Bed Room 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
The Vintage1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Live Montrose 306 Stratford1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78
414 Marshall St.1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.54
3620 Garrott1 bd / 1 ba1BR,1BA$1.58
Avondale and Crocker Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.41

Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Houston?

There are currently 340 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $705 to $19,394. There are also 290 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Houston ranging from $700 to $8,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Midtown Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown Houston ranges from $700 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,355.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Midtown Houston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Midtown Houston range from $1,225 to $19,394, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $6,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,850.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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