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property at 1614 Ryon St

1614 Ryon St

HoustonTX77009

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911 Byrne St

HoustonTX77009

The Ultimate Guide to Houston Apartment Living: Neighborhoods, Culture, and Community

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property at 3031 Sumpter St

3031 Sumpter St

HoustonTX77026
property at 412 Cordell St

412 Cordell St

HoustonTX77009

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Near Northside, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near Northside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Northside area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at 2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior Living priced from $650. Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $704. Here are the most affordable Near Northside apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$650
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouC1ALT-30%3BR,2BA$704
Houston HouseThe Bell AFFStudio,1BA$763
AveCDC Washington Courtyards1x1 50% Modified1BR,1BA$826
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$831
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$840
Rose PlazaA11BR,1BA$850
Casa de Dali0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$865
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$875
Cavalcade Heights1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Northside, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Near Northside area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3x2 Market Model at AveCDC Station in the in the Near Northside neighborhood starting from $1,629. The second greatest value Near Northside apartment is the A2 Model at Metro Midtown starting at $1,335 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Midtown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near Northside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AveCDC Station3x2 Market3BR,2BA$1.36
Metro MidtownA21BR,1BA$1.72
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.44
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouA1-60%1BR,1BA$1.59
Cavalcade Heights2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$1.35
MAA Midtown SquareStudio 0x1 483-890 SFStudio ,1BA$1.62
2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior LivingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.18
Rose PlazaA11BR,1BA$1.69
Casa de Dali0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.73

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Houston, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect H-Town Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Near Northside, Houston, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including 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 rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near Northside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near Northside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near Northside is under $949.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near Northside?

The cheapest apartment in Near Northside is Houston House which is listed at $815, while the average apartment in Near Northside costs $3,135.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near Northside?

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 86 regular apartments in Near Northside 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 Near Northside?

Cheap apartments in Near Northside have an average cost of $155 which is $2,980 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Northside.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Houston is a huge city, and it’s still growing, which makes it one of the most sought after places in the country to move.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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

Written by: Trey Huguley

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