Cheap Homes for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (94 Rentals)

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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

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property at 3411 Market St

$1,200

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$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3411 Market St

HoustonTX77020
property at 4049 Lucille St

$1,200

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$1,200

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4049 Lucille St

HoustonTX77026

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property at 924 Kelley St

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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924 Kelley St

HoustonTX77009

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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. Cavalcade Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $859. 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
Cavalcade Heightssmall 1 bed1BR,1BA$859
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE-E1BR,1BA$915
Residence at The HeightsThe Columbia1BR,1BA$999
Warehouse DistrictMinimalist (S)1BR,1BA$999
AveCDC Terrace2 Bedroom (small) 50%2BR,2BA$1,053
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 601BR,1BA$1,110
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1,110
CO/OP Farmers MarketModernist (60)1BR,1BA$1,239

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.75 price per square foot Genova II Model at East Heights in the in the Greater Heights neighborhood starting from $2,776. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the Three Bedroom Model at Fulton Lofts starting at $1,486 with a $1.29 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.
East HeightsGenova II2BR,2.5BA$1.75
Fulton LoftsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.29
AveCDC Washington Courtyards3x2 Market3BR,2BA$1.56
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 601BR,1BA$1.39
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1.67
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1.57
Residence at The HeightsThe Columbia W1BR,1BA$1.57
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE-E1BR,1BA$1.41
2320 Chapman St, Unit 23202320 Chapman St1BR,1BA$1.67
Cavalcade Heightssmall 1 bed1BR,1BA$1.65

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North Central, Houston, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Central

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central?

There are currently 223 Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX with pricing that ranges from $600 to $7,494. There are also 402 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central ranging from $800 to $9,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Central ranges from $800 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,330.

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