Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Milby Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (37 Rentals)
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214 Sidney St

4430-4432 Bell St

222 Grace St

4630 Woodside St
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309 Hutcheson St

402 Hutcheson St

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98 Bryan St

3910 Dallas St

3925 Woodleigh St

220 Stiles St

4811 Oakland St

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4719 Clay St
Milby, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Milby?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Milby Studio Apartments | $1,353 | $795 | $1,924 |
Milby 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $525 | $2,628 |
Milby 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,520 | $623 | $3,980 |
Milby 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,021 | $1,387 | $6,220 |
Milby 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,498 | $820 | $3,500 |
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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 Avenue J priced from $525. Eastwood Villa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,066. Here are the most affordable Milby apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Avenue J | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $525 |
Eastwood Villa Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,066 |
The Laura | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,158 |
Harrisburg Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,399 |
Forth at Navigation | JR2 | Studio,1BA | $1,506 |
East End Lofts | A14 | 1BR,1BA | $1,545 |
Canal Street Flats | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1,562 |
The Mill Residences | S3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,775 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milby, TX
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Milby area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3/2 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 B3 Model at Canal Street Flats starting at $1,562 with a $1.39 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.42 |
Canal Street Flats | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Harrisburg Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
East End Lofts | A06 TH | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
Eastwood Villa Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath w/ Plank Flooring | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Avenue J | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
The Laura | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Forth at Navigation | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.78 |
The Mill Residences | S5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milby Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Milby?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Milby is under $1,775.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milby?
The cheapest apartment in Milby is Avenue J which is listed at $525, while the average apartment in Milby costs $2,659.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Milby?
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 Milby 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 Milby?
Cheap apartments in Milby have an average cost of $634 which is $2,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milby.
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