Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montrose Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (198 Rentals)

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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 $805. 220 West Alabama Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Montrose apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avondale and Crocker Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$805
220 West Alabama ApartmentsThe MilanStudio,1BA$899
Truxillo Placeone bedroom1BR,1BA$925
The Vintage0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$925
230 West Alabama ApartmentsEff1BathStudio,1BA$1,019
2014 Taft St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Avondale ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1,095
4001 MidtownGSTStudio,1BA$1,108
Dream MontroseA1L1BR,1BA$1,125
Allen House ApartmentsBurgandy1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montrose, TX

As of December 07, 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 2BR/1.0BA Model at Marshall starting at $1,295 with a $1.44 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
Marshall2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
2016 Dunlavy St, Unit 32016 Dunlavy St1BR,1BA$1.52
Allen House ApartmentsBurgandy1BR,1BA$1.38
Midtown Arbor PlaceSycamore (B)1BR,1BA$1.53
3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 770061 Bed Room 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.56
2014 Taft St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Avondale ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1.59
414 Marshall St1 brd1BR,1BA$1.44
Avondale and Crocker Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.61

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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 $1,175.

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 $2,953.

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 64 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 $195 which is $2,758 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montrose.

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