Cheap Homes for Rent in North Central Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (90 Rentals)

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property at 711 E 32nd St

$995

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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711 E 32nd St

HoustonTX77022

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property at 1104 E 26th St

$1,095

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$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1104 E 26th St, Unit A

1104 E 26th St
HoustonTX77009
property at 1412 E35th Street

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1412 E35th Street, Unit B

1412 E35th Street
HoustonTX77022
property at 802 E 28th St

$1,120

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$1,120

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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802 E 28th St, Unit B

802 E 28th St
HoustonTX77009
property at 3550 Main St

$1,149 - $1,576

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3550 Main St

HoustonTX77002

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property at 122 North St

$1,200

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122 North 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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$840
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$875
Cavalcade Heights1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$900
Rose PlazaA11BR,1BA$900
Casa de Dali0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$945
Residence at The HeightsThe Donavan1BR,1BA$969
The ExchangeS1pStudio,1BA$1,010
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of February 18, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 601BR,1BA$1.35
AveCDC Washington Courtyards2x22BR,2BA$1.84
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1.62
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1.53
Cavalcade Heights2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.58
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$1.35
The ExchangeS1pStudio ,1BA$1.87
Rose PlazaA11BR,1BA$1.79
Casa de Dali0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.89
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.87

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North Central, Houston, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Central

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central?

There are currently 242 Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX with pricing that ranges from $700 to $7,641. There are also 416 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central ranging from $800 to $12,250.

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 $12,250 with an average monthly rent of $4,014.

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 $7,641, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,460 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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