Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $490 (180 Rentals)

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property at 103 Cosmos St

$900 - $1,200

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103 Cosmos St

HoustonTX77009

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911 Tabor St, Unit The Spot
$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 28

911 Tabor St, Unit The Spot

911 Tabor StHouston, TX 77009
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property at 1412 E35th Street

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1412 E35th Street, Unit B

1412 E35th Street
HoustonTX77022
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Prose Hardy Yards
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$1,119 - $3,018
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Prose Hardy Yards

1550 Burnett StHouston, TX 77009
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property at 3411 Market St

$1,200

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$1,200
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3411 Market St

HoustonTX77020

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property at 4049 Lucille St

$1,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4049 Lucille St

HoustonTX77026
property at 3002 Market St

$1,100 - $1,200

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3002 Market St

HoustonTX77020
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Sawyer Heights Lofts
$1,350 - $3,216
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Sawyer Heights Lofts

2424 Sawyer Heights StHouston, TX 77007
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property at 4226 Coke St

$1,350

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4226 Coke St

HoustonTX77020
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The Oliver
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$1,399 - $3,090
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The Oliver

2305 Summer StHouston, TX 77007
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North Central, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenue Las Brisas priced from $840. Cavalcade Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $859. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$840
Cavalcade Heightssmall 1 bed1BR,1BA$859
935 Byrne1 X 11BR,1BA$900
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE-E1BR,1BA$915
Residence at The HeightsThe Columbia1BR,1BA$999
Warehouse DistrictAbstractionist (S)1BR,1BA$999
AveCDC Terrace2 Bedroom (small) 50%2BR,2BA$1,053
AveCDC Station2x2 50%2BR,2BA$1,091
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 601BR,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.75 price per square foot Genova II Model at East Heights in the in the Greater Heights neighborhood starting from $2,776. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Fulton Lofts starting at $1,486 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Greater Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
East HeightsGenova II2BR,2.5BA$1.75
Fulton LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.29
AveCDC Washington Courtyards3x2 Market3BR,2BA$1.56
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 601BR,1BA$1.39
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1.67
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1.57
Residence at The HeightsThe Columbia W1BR,1BA$1.57
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE-E1BR,1BA$1.41
2320 Chapman St, Unit 23202320 Chapman St1BR,1BA$1.67
Cavalcade Heightssmall 1 bed1BR,1BA$1.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Central is at Art House Sawyer Yards listed at $1,239.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment is $840 at Avenue Las Brisas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Central is starting from $1,053 at AveCDC Terrace.

What is the most affordable North Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at AveCDC Washington Courtyards and starts from $1,300.

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