Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (157 Rentals)

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property at 1412 E35th Street

$1,100

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1412 E35th Street, Unit B

1412 E35th Street
HoustonTX77022
property at 114 Redan St

$1,100 - $2,200

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114 Redan St

HoustonTX77009
property at 3002 Market St

$1,100 - $1,200

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3002 Market St

HoustonTX77020

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property at 802 E 28th St

$1,120

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802 E 28th St, Unit B

802 E 28th St
HoustonTX77009
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property at 2737 Houston Ave

$1,200 - $1,400

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2737 Houston Ave

HoustonTX77009
property at 1011 Wood St

$1,250 - $1,450

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1011 Wood St

HoustonTX77002

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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 Terrace priced from $831. 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 Terrace1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$831
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$840
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$875
AveCDC Station1x1 50%1BR,1BA$888
Residence at The HeightsThe Donavan1BR,1BA$919
Casa de Dali0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$965
Warehouse DistrictMinimalist (S)1BR,1BA$999
Ainsley HeightsS1Studio,1BA$1,110

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of April 09, 2026 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 A6p Model at The Exchange starting at $1,450 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Second Ward 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
The ExchangeA6p1BR,1BA$1.60
Rose PlazaB12BR,1BA$1.64
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.44
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1.53
935 Byrne1 X 11BR,1BA$1.85
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$1.35
Estates at Memorial HeightsA11BR,1BA$1.91
2320 Chapman St, Unit 23202320 Chapman St1BR,1BA$1.67
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.87

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

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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 a cheap apartment in North Central?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Central is under $1,110.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Central?

The cheapest apartment in North Central is AveCDC Terrace which is listed at $831, while the average apartment in North Central costs $4,136.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Central?

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 64 regular apartments in North Central 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 North Central?

Cheap apartments in North Central have an average cost of $181 which is $3,955 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Central.

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