Cheap Homes for Rent in North Central Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (25 Rentals)

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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. Rose Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. 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
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$850
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$875
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
AveCDC Terrace2 Bedroom (large) 50%2BR,2BA$983

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of September 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3x2 60% Model at AveCDC Station in the in the Near Northside neighborhood starting from $1,479. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 1611 Common St Model at 1611 Common St starting at $1,450 with a $1.34 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 Station3x2 60%3BR,2BA$1.23
1611 Common St1611 Common St1BR,1BA$1.34
AveCDC Washington Courtyards3x2 Market3BR,2BA$1.68
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.21
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom Market1BR,1BA$1.62
2810 Beauchamp1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.71
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$1.35
935 Byrne1 X 11BR,1BA$1.85
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$1.69
6311 Wayne St, Unit A6311 Wayne St2BR,1BA$1.50

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
North Central, Houston, TX

Ranked #100

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 190 Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX with pricing that ranges from $750 to $7,762. There are also 119 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central ranging from $800 to $11,500.

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 $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,279.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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