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property at 1412 E35th Street

$1,100

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$1,100
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1412 E35th Street, Unit B

1412 E35th Street
HoustonTX77022
property at 1413 Egypt St

$1,125 - $1,175

2 Bedroom Rentals

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1413 Egypt St

HoustonTX77009
property at 3411 Market St

$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 3002 Market St

$1,100 - $1,200

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3002 Market St

HoustonTX77020
property at 3822 Lila St

$1,250

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3822 Lila St

HoustonTX77026
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Prose Hardy Yards
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$1,318 - $3,999
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Prose Hardy Yards

1550 Burnett StHouston, TX 77009
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The Oliver
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$1,360 - $3,045
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The Oliver

2305 Summer StHouston, TX 77007
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property at 645 E 11th 1/2 St

$1,375 - $1,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 27

645 E 11th 1/2 St

HoustonTX77008
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Sawyer Heights Lofts
$1,380 - $2,824
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Sawyer Heights Lofts

2424 Sawyer Heights StHouston, TX 77007
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AveCDC Terrace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

AveCDC Terrace

4004 Irvington BlvdHouston, TX 77009
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Avenue Fulton Gardens
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Avenue Fulton Gardens

3724 Fulton StHouston, TX 77009
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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 Timber Crossing Apartments priced from $800. Avenue Las Brisas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$840
Fulton LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$853
Cavalcade Heightssmall 1 bed1BR,1BA$859
AveCDC Station1x1 50%1BR,1BA$915
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE-E1BR,1BA$915
Residence at The HeightsThe Donavan1BR,1BA$919
Casa de Dali0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom (large) Market Model at AveCDC Terrace in the in the Near Northside neighborhood starting from $1,430. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Fulton Lofts starting at $1,248 with a $1.22 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.
AveCDC Terrace2 Bedroom (large) Market2BR,2BA$1.39
Fulton LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.22
Timber Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.95
AveCDC Washington Courtyards2x22BR,2BA$1.84
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1.57
Estates at Memorial HeightsA21BR,1BA$1.78
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE-E1BR,1BA$1.41
2320 Chapman St, Unit 23202320 Chapman St1BR,1BA$1.67
Residence at The HeightsThe Donavan1BR,1BA$1.67
Cavalcade Heights1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.73

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

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including North Central, Houston, and the greater Houston area. 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, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 Casa de Dali listed at $945.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment is $800 at Timber Crossing Apartments.

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 $900 at Timber Crossing Apartments.

What is the most affordable North Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fulton Lofts and starts from $1,399.

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