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property at 6702 Fulton St

6702 Fulton St

HoustonTX77022

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property at 207 Frawley St

207 Frawley St

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property at 4809 McEwen St

4809 McEwen St

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property at 1127 Walling St

1127 Walling St

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property at 4018 Gano St

4018 Gano St

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property at 4116 Linn St

4116 Linn St

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property at 4120 Linn St

4120 Linn St

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property at 3406 Coal St

3406 Coal St

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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 AveCDC Station priced from $833. 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
AveCDC Station1x1 50%1BR,1BA$833
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$840
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$850
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$875
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts0 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 60Studio,1BA$948
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,043
AveCDC Washington Courtyards1x1 60% Modified1BR,1BA$1,048
CO/OP Farmers MarketModernist (60)1BR,1BA$1,213

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.67 price per square foot 2302 Colorado St Model at 2302 Colorado St, Unit B in the in the Greater Heights neighborhood starting from $1,460. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT Model at AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts starting at $1,398 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Downtown Houston 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.
2302 Colorado St, Unit B2302 Colorado St2BR,1BA$1.67
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.65
Residence at The HeightsThe Harvard2BR,1BA$1.83
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.47
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1.43
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$1.35
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$1.69
116 Frawley St, Unit 4116 Frawley St1BR,1BA$1.90
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.87

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North Central, Houston, TX

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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 $948.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment is $833 at AveCDC Station.

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 $1,020 at Avenue Las Brisas.

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 $1,184.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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