Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Neartown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (161 Rentals)

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property at 3702 Flora St

$845 - $895

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3702 Flora St

HoustonTX77006
property at 219 Marshall St

$895 - $1,495

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219 Marshall St

HoustonTX77006

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property at 201 Emerson St

$1,025 - $1,095

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201 Emerson St

HoustonTX77006

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property at 3703 Roseland St

$1,195 - $1,595

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3703 Roseland St

HoustonTX77006
property at 3602 Garrott St

$1,200 - $1,220

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3602 Garrott St

HoustonTX77006

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Neartown, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Neartown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Neartown area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Avondale and Crocker Street Apartments priced from $705. The Vintage has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Neartown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avondale and Crocker Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$705
The Vintage0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
414 Marshall St1 brd1BR,1BA$895
220 West Alabama ApartmentsThe MilanStudio,1BA$899
Avondale ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$995
Allen House ApartmentsBurgandy1BR,1BA$1,015
230 West Alabama ApartmentsEff1BathStudio,1BA$1,019
Dream MontroseB2L2BR,1BA$1,099
Midtown Arbor PlacePalm (A)1BR,1BA$1,106
Estates at Memorial HeightsA21BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Neartown, TX

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Neartown area is the $1.20 price per square foot Tulane Model at Allen House Apartments in the in the Neartown neighborhood starting from $1,660. The second greatest value Neartown apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Avondale and Crocker Street Apartments starting at $1,450 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Neartown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Neartown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Allen House ApartmentsTulane2BR,2BA$1.20
Avondale and Crocker Street Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.26
2010 Crocker St, Unit 32010 Crocker St1BR,1BA$1.14
Marshall2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.44
414 Marshall St2 brd2BR,1BA$1.46
3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 770061 Bed Room 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.56
The Vintage1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.78
Estates at Memorial HeightsA11BR,1BA$1.78
Midtown Arbor PlacePalm (A)1BR,1BA$1.75
Avondale ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1.59

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Houston. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, multifamily communities for the kids, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Neartown Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Neartown?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Neartown is under $1,125.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Neartown?

The cheapest apartment in Neartown is 414 Marshall St which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Neartown costs $3,081.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Neartown?

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 71 regular apartments in Neartown 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 Neartown?

Cheap apartments in Neartown have an average cost of $217 which is $2,864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Neartown.

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