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property at 126 North St

$1,075

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126 North St

HoustonTX77009

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property at 2119 Hardy St

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2119 Hardy St, Unit 1, Unit 1

2119 Hardy 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 Rose Plaza priced from $799. 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
Rose PlazaA11BR,1BA$799
AveCDC Terrace1 Bedroom 50%1BR,1BA$831
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$840
Fulton LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$853
Cavalcade Heightssmall 1 bed1BR,1BA$859
AveCDC Station1x1 50%1BR,1BA$888
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$915
Residence at The HeightsThe Donavan1BR,1BA$939
Casa de Dali0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$945
Timber Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3 Bedroom market Model at AveCDC Terrace in the in the Near Northside neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Fulton Lofts starting at $1,248 with a $1.22 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.
AveCDC Terrace3 Bedroom market3BR,2BA$1.36
Fulton LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.22
Timber Crossing Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
The ExchangeA6p1BR,1BA$1.62
3816 Gano St, Unit B3816 Gano St1BR,1BA$1.40
Rose PlazaB12BR,1BA$1.64
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1.53
Estates at Memorial HeightsA21BR,1BA$1.64
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$1.41
935 Byrne1 X 11BR,1BA$1.54

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

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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 217 Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX with pricing that ranges from $750 to $12,176. There are also 384 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central ranging from $795 to $10,500.

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 $795 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,040.

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 $980 to $12,176, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $9,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,460 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,992.

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