Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milby Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (50 Rentals)

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Avenue J
$902 - $1,528
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$902 - $1,528

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Avenue J

5220 Avenue JHouston, TX 77011
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property at 4302 Polk St

$950 - $1,050

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4302 Polk St

HoustonTX77023
property at 4009 Lamar St

$999 - $1,699

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4009 Lamar St

HoustonTX77023

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property at 3901 Dallas St

$1,300 - $1,500

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3901 Dallas St

HoustonTX77023
property at 4308 Leeland St

$1,100 - $1,300

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4308 Leeland St

HoustonTX77023

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property at 7 Hunt St

$1,300

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7 Hunt St

HoustonTX77003
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Hartwood at Canal
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hartwood at Canal

5601 Canal StHouston, TX 77011
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East End Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

East End Lofts

2115 Runnels StHouston, TX 77003
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property at 4703 Park Dr

$1,550

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4703 Park Dr

HoustonTX77023
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Scott Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Scott Street Lofts

1320 Scott StHouston, TX 77003
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Milby, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Milby Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Milby area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at EaDo Lofts priced from $892. Avenue J has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $902. Here are the most affordable Milby apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EaDo LoftsA1BR,1BA$892
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$902
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouA1-50%1BR,1BA$902
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,135
The Pointe at Bayou BendB22BR,2BA$1,253
Gateway on CullenStudioStudio,1BA$1,274
The Mill ResidencesS51BR,1BA$1,299
Harrisburg Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399
East End LoftsA191BR,1BA$1,515
The LauraS2Studio,1BA$1,719

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milby, TX

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Milby area is the $1.42 price per square foot C1-MKT Model at Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Milby apartment is the B5 Model at Canal Street Flats starting at $1,780 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Downtown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milby apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouC1-MKT3BR,2BA$1.42
Canal Street FlatsB52BR,2BA$1.68
The Pointe at Bayou BendC13BR,2BA$1.37
Harrisburg Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.95
EaDo LoftsA1BR,1BA$1.25
East End LoftsA06 TH1BR,1BA$2.28
The LauraS2Studio ,1BA$2.67
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.40
Forth at NavigationJR4Studio ,1BA$2.97
The Mill ResidencesA221BR,1BA$2.89

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Milby, Houston, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milby Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Milby?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Milby is at Gateway on Cullen listed at $1,274.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Milby Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Milby Apartment is $892 at EaDo Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Milby Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Milby is starting from $954 at EaDo Lofts.

What is the most affordable Milby Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Milby Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at EaDo Lofts and starts from $1,225.

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