
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Montrose Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (185 Rentals)
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Avondale and Crocker Street Apartments

812 Marshall St

804 Stanford St

1423 Hawthorne St

Truxillo Place

2006 Sul Ross St

3333 Allen Pkwy, Unit JU101

414 Marshall St
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3920 Fannin St

4001 Fannin St, Unit 1808

105 Avondale St

2520 Hopkins St

613 Pacific St

2501 Yoakum Blvd

Avondale Apartments

1930 W Dallas St, Unit 2

219 Marshall St

The Viv on West Dallas
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1612 Colquitt St, Unit 1, Unit 1

Dream Montrose

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4001 Midtown

2300 Park St

1414 Castle Ct

1903 Portsmouth

3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 77006

229 Westmoreland St

1302 W Bell St

710 Colquitt St
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1919 Portsmouth

1717 Park St

Jackson Complex

3800 Main

1411 Indiana St

2406 Elmen St

1238 Peden St

218 Dennis St, Unit First Floor Bedroom, Unit First Floor Bedroom

Dream Montrose

Caroline West Gray
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4420 Roseland St

Midtown Arbor Place

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2427 Hazard St, Unit 1, Unit 1

Dream Montrose

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Mid Main

2005 Welch St

Dream Montrose

Avondale

806 Winbern St

1915 McDuffie St
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Montrose, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Montrose?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montrose Studio Apartments | $1,509 | $779 | $4,095 |
| Montrose 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,944 | $799 | $6,342 |
| Montrose 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,217 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| Montrose 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,002 | $1,145 | $10,000+ |
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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 $795. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale and Crocker Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $795 |
| Midtown Terrace Suites | Midtown Terrace Suites | Studio,1BA | $828 |
| Truxillo Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
| 414 Marshall St | 1 brd | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| 1320 W Pierce St | 0/1 | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Avondale Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Vintage | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Marshall | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| The Viv on West Dallas | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Montrose, TX
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Montrose area is the $1.18 price per square foot 1620 Branard St Model at 1620 Branard St, Unit 1620 in the in the Montrose neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Montrose apartment is the 1661 Marshall St Model at 1661 Marshall St, Unit 3 starting at $1,575 with a $1.58 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1620 Branard St, Unit 1620 | 1620 Branard St | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| 1661 Marshall St, Unit 3 | 1661 Marshall St | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Dream Montrose | B1L-UPG | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Allen House Apartments | Burgandy | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 414 Marshall St | 2 brd | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| 2427 Hazard St, Unit 1 | 2427 Hazard St | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Dream Montrose | A1-UPG | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 1612 Colquitt St, Unit 1 | 1612 Colquitt St | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Avondale Apartments | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Avondale and Crocker Street Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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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 $999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Montrose?
The cheapest apartment in Montrose is Truxillo Place which is listed at $845, while the average apartment in Montrose costs $3,039.
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 67 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 $255 which is $2,784 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Montrose.
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