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property at 425 Emerson St

425 Emerson St

HoustonTX77006

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property at 219 Marshall St

219 Marshall 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 Avondale and Crocker Street Apartments priced from $705. Midtown Terrace Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $828. Here are the most affordable Montrose apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avondale and Crocker Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$705
Midtown Terrace SuitesTravis Street PlazaStudio,1BA$828
Shibui ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$830
414 Marshall St.1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$895
220 West Alabama ApartmentsThe MilanStudio,1BA$899
Truxillo Placeone bedroom1BR,1BA$925
3620 Garrott1 bd / 1 ba1BR,1BA$950
The Vintage1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
230 West Alabama ApartmentsEff1BathStudio,1BA$1,049
Allen House ApartmentsBurgandy1BR,1BA$1,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montrose, TX

As of October 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Montrose area is the $1.49 price per square foot 2x1 - 999 Model at 1919 Portsmouth in the in the Montrose neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value Montrose apartment is the B1L-UPG Model at Dream Montrose starting at $1,580 with a $1.71 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.
1919 Portsmouth2x1 - 9992BR,1BA$1.49
Dream MontroseB1L-UPG2BR,1BA$1.71
Marshall2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
Allen House ApartmentsBurgandy1BR,1BA$1.28
3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 770061 Bed Room 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
3910 McDuffie1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
414 Marshall St.1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.49
3620 Garrott1 bd / 1 ba1BR,1BA$1.58
Avondale and Crocker Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.28
Truxillo Placeone bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68

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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!

Getting Around the Montrose Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

89 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

74 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,085.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montrose?

The cheapest apartment in Montrose is 414 Marshall St. which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Montrose costs $2,797.

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 80 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 $594 which is $2,203 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montrose.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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