
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (69 Rentals)
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3502 Campbell St

3031 Sumpter St

3502 Campbell St

2419 Pannell St

207 Moody St

2303 Chestnut St

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Cavalcade Heights

Pecan Villa Apartments

910 Adele St, Unit Apt. 9
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2705 Lorraine St

Rose Plaza

103 Cosmos St

Casa de Dali

2807 Beauchamp St

6802 Sayers St

3020 Jewel St

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Residence at The Heights

216 Redan St
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Warehouse District

4005 Irvington Blvd

3115 Christie St

1030 W Melwood St

5130 Chapman St

4203 Hirsch Rd

1320 Griffin St

2810 Beauchamp St

1711 Sabine St

2518 Gano St
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306 North St

1413 Egypt St

Fulton Lofts

406 Quitman St

405 1/2 Walton St

2117 Everett St

434 Lenard St

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621 Fairbanks St, Unit Studio A

3002 Market St

Ainsley Heights
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Estates at Memorial Heights

1310 Reid St

4116 Linn St

3416 Morrison St

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4802 Elser St, Unit 2A

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Prose Hardy Yards

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Bellrock Sawyer Yards

300 Pecore St

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The Oliver

AveCDC Fulton Gardens
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North Central, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Central?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Studio Apartments | $1,481 | $799 | $2,600 |
| North Central 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,614 | $700 | $4,288 |
| North Central 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,310 | $800 | $4,472 |
| North Central 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,472 | $1,399 | $7,301 |
| North Central 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,799 | $3,200 | $6,398 |
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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. Pecan Villa Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Las Brisas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
| Pecan Villa Apartments | E | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Cavalcade Heights | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Rose Plaza | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Casa de Dali | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Residence at The Heights | The Donavan | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
| Warehouse District | Abstractionist (S) | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| The Exchange | S1p | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| AveCDC Terrace | 1 Bedroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1,020 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.35 price per square foot 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 60 Model at AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $1,077. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 2x2 Model at AveCDC Washington Courtyards starting at $1,437 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Near Northside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 60 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| AveCDC Washington Courtyards | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| AveCDC Terrace | 1 Bedroom Market | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| AveCDC Station | 1x1 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Cavalcade Heights | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Pecan Villa Apartments | E | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| The Exchange | S1p | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
| Rose Plaza | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Casa de Dali | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.89 |
| Avenue Las Brisas | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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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 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 $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 $1,040 at Cavalcade Heights.
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 Terrace and starts from $1,135.
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