Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Neartown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (166 Rentals)

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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 $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 Neartown 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
The Vintage0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$925
Marshall1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
230 West Alabama ApartmentsEff1BathStudio,1BA$1,019
Avondale ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1,095
Dream MontroseB2L2BR,1BA$1,099
Allen House ApartmentsBurgandy1BR,1BA$1,120
Dream MontroseA1L1BR,1BA$1,125
The Dawson at StratfordA21BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Neartown, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Neartown area is the $1.94 price per square foot A2 Model at Marcella Memorial Heights in the in the Neartown neighborhood starting from $1,702. The second greatest value Neartown apartment is the Burgandy Model at Allen House Apartments starting at $1,120 with a $1.32 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.
Marcella Memorial HeightsA21BR,1BA$1.94
Allen House ApartmentsBurgandy1BR,1BA$1.32
3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 770061 Bed Room 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
2014 Taft St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.46
The Vintage1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.78
Gables CityWalkA21BR,1BA$1.90
Midtown Arbor PlacePalm (A)1BR,1BA$1.92
Avondale ApartmentsB1BR,1BA$1.75
Marshall1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.81
Avondale and Crocker Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.61

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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 $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Neartown?

The cheapest apartment in Neartown is Marshall which is listed at $995, while the average apartment in Neartown costs $3,199.

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 65 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 $194 which is $3,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Neartown.

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