Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montrose Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (162 Rentals)

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property at 1828 W Main St

$1,035 - $1,050

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1828 W Main St

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4001 Midtown
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$1,121 - $3,208
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4001 Midtown

4001 Fannin StHouston, TX 77004
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Gaslight Square
$1,150 - $1,660
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$1,150 - $1,660
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Gaslight Square

604 W Main StHouston, TX 77006
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Mid Main
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$1,245 - $2,772
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3550 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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property at 412 Drew St

$1,250 - $6,000

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412 Drew St

HoustonTX77006

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Montrose, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Montrose Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Montrose area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Midtown Terrace Suites priced from $885. 1419 Hyde Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Montrose apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Midtown Terrace SuitesMidtown Terrace SuitesStudio,1BA$885
1419 Hyde Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The Viv on West DallasA11BR,1BA$999
Allen House ApartmentsBurgandy1BR,1BA$1,007
230 West Alabama ApartmentsEff1BathStudio,1BA$1,059
Avondale ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1,095
The Block At MontroseA1Studio,1BA$1,099
4001 MidtownGSTStudio,1BA$1,121
3800 MainA1.P61BR,1BA$1,121

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montrose, TX

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montrose area is the $1.29 price per square foot 1620 Branard St Model at 1620 Branard St in the in the Montrose neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Montrose apartment is the French Quarter Model at Allen House Apartments starting at $1,531 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Neartown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Montrose apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1620 Branard St1620 Branard St2BR,1BA$1.29
Allen House ApartmentsFrench Quarter2BR,2BA$1.20
Dream MontroseB1L-UPG2BR,1BA$1.57
Caroline West GrayA8.P81BR,1BA$1.63
1618 Branard St, Unit 1618.51618 Branard St1BR,1BA$1.15
Marshall2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.62
2427 Hazard St, Unit 12427 Hazard St1BR,1BA$1.53
3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 770061 Bed Room 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.57
Truxillo Place1 Bed 2 stories1BR,1BA$1.51
1419 Hyde Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.42

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Central Houston. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and proximity to parks, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Montrose Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Montrose?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Montrose is under $1,121.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montrose?

The cheapest apartment in Montrose is 1419 Hyde Park which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Montrose costs $2,893.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Montrose?

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 15 regular apartments in Montrose 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 Montrose?

Cheap apartments in Montrose have an average cost of $403 which is $2,490 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montrose.

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