Cheap Homes for Rent in Midtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $900 (53 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Midtown Houston area of Houston.

property at 2108 Berry St

$1,095 - $1,495

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$1,095 - $1,495

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$1,095 - $1,495

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

2108 Berry St

HoustonTX77004

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property at 606 Marshall St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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606 Marshall St, Unit 35

606 Marshall St
HoustonTX77006
property at 2401 Crawford St

$1,295 - $2,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2401 Crawford St

HoustonTX77004
property at 2016 Main St

$1,295 - $6,500

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2016 Main St

HoustonTX77002
property at 907 W Gray St

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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907 W Gray St, Unit 2

907 W Gray St
HoustonTX77019

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property at 412 Pacific St

$1,350 - $1,875

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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412 Pacific St

HoustonTX77006
property at 419 Marshall St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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419 Marshall St, Unit 10

419 Marshall St
HoustonTX77006
property at 2908 Truxillo St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2908 Truxillo St

HoustonTX77004
property at 2910 Milam St

$1,456 - $2,704

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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2910 Milam St

HoustonTX77006
property at 1607 Holman St

$1,500

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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1607 Holman St

HoustonTX77004

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property at 300 St Joseph Pkwy

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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300 St Joseph Pkwy, Unit 223

300 St Joseph Pkwy
HoustonTX77002
property at 4703 Chenevert St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4703 Chenevert St, Unit #2

4703 Chenevert St
HoustonTX77004
property at 2505 Austin St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2505 Austin St, Unit B

2505 Austin St
HoustonTX77004
property at 2016 Main St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2016 Main St, Unit 1217

2016 Main St
HoustonTX77002

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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 220 West Alabama Apartments priced from $799. Truxillo Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Midtown Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
220 West Alabama ApartmentsThe MilanStudio,1BA$799
Truxillo PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$845
Midtown Terrace SuitesMidtown Terrace SuitesStudio,1BA$885
Crawford W. Kimble Senior Living1Br/1Ba1BR,1BA$950
MAA Midtown SquareStudio 0x1 483-890 SFStudio,1BA$960
The Viv on West DallasA21BR,1BA$999
Houston HouseThe Leeland AFFStudio,1BA$999
4510 La Branch St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Houston, TX

As of June 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Houston area is the $1.42 price per square foot Traditional 2x2 1289-1328 SF Model at MAA 510 in the in the Montrose neighborhood starting from $1,890. The second greatest value Midtown Houston apartment is the 2Br/1Ba Model at Crawford W. Kimble Senior Living starting at $1,350 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Midtown Houston 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.
MAA 510Traditional 2x2 1289-1328 SF2BR,2BA$1.42
Crawford W. Kimble Senior Living2Br/1Ba2BR,1BA$1.49
Calais MidtownThe Travis1BR,1BA$1.71
3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 770061 Bed Room 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
906 Oakley StOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
MAA Midtown SquareStudio 0x1 700-776 SFStudio ,1BA$1.73
The Vintage1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.78
2218 Isabella St2218 Isabella St1BR,1BA$1.21
The Dawson at StratfordA11BR,1BA$1.71
Metro MidtownA11BR,1BA$1.64

Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Houston?

There are currently 317 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $775 to $13,979. There are also 239 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Houston ranging from $900 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 $900 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,335.

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 $1,145 to $13,979, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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