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property at 711 E 32nd St

$1,025

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

711 E 32nd St

HoustonTX77022

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property at 3550 Main St

$1,212 - $1,584

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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3550 Main St

HoustonTX77002

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property at 1125 E 27th St

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1125 E 27th St

HoustonTX77009
property at 1690 North Loop

$1,303 - $2,256

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1690 North Loop

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 Timber Crossing Apartments priced from $800. AveCDC Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $831. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$831
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$840
Rose PlazaA11BR,1BA$850
Cavalcade Heightssmall 1 bed1BR,1BA$859
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$875
Casa de Dali0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$945
Residence at The HeightsThe Donavan1BR,1BA$969
Warehouse DistrictAbstractionist (S)1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.61 price per square foot Braeburn Model at East Heights in the in the Greater Heights neighborhood starting from $2,485. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 3x2 Market Model at AveCDC Station starting at $1,629 with a $1.36 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
East HeightsBraeburn3BR,2.5BA$1.61
AveCDC Station3x2 Market3BR,2BA$1.36
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 602BR,1BA$1.16
AveCDC Washington Courtyards3x2 Market3BR,2BA$1.68
Timber Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.12
Huntington Place2/1 SF2BR,1BA$1.33
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.44
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$1.35
Cavalcade Heightssmall 1 bed1BR,1BA$1.65
Rose PlazaA11BR,1BA$1.69

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Central, Houston, TX

Ranked #30

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Central

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central?

There are currently 239 Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX with pricing that ranges from $695 to $5,466. There are also 467 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central ranging from $800 to $13,000.

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 $13,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,063.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Central range from $1,399 to $5,466, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,324 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $809 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,422.

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