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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. Rose Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. 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
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$850
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$875
Timber Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$950
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts0 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 60Studio,1BA$1,016
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1,083
The ExchangeA2p1BR,1BA$1,105
Warehouse District IAbstractionist - A0(s)1BR,1BA$1,213
CO/OP Farmers MarketModernist (60)1BR,1BA$1,213

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3x2 Market Model at AveCDC Washington Courtyards in the in the Near Northside neighborhood starting from $1,781. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Model at Timber Crossing Apartments starting at $950 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Jensen 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 Washington Courtyards3x2 Market3BR,2BA$1.68
Timber Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.09
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.65
Residence at The HeightsThe Harvard2BR,1BA$1.83
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1.53
Estates at Memorial HeightsA21BR,1BA$1.81
Camden HeightsThe Allston1BR,1BA$1.88
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$1.35
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$1.69
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.87

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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 AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts listed at $1,016.

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 $950 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 AveCDC Washington Courtyards and starts from $1,781.

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