
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Museum District Houston, TX from $500 (34 Rentals)
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The Museum District, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Museum District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Museum District Studio Apartments | $1,833 | $828 | $2,540 |
| The Museum District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $775 | $10,000+ |
| The Museum District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,713 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| The Museum District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,903 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| The Museum District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,412 | $5,408 | $5,416 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the The Museum District Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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Cheapest Available The Museum District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Museum District area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Midtown Terrace Suites priced from $828. The Circle at Hermann Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Terrace Suites | Midtown Terrace Suites | Studio,1BA | $828 |
| The Circle at Hermann Park | esS1.P6 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Dream Montrose | A2L-UPG | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Muse at Museum District | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,302 |
| Encore Montrose | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,457 |
| The Plaza Museum District | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,498 |
| Boone Manor | The Rubel | 1BR,1BA | $1,677 |
| Venue Museum District | Warhol | 1BR,1BA | $1,774 |
| Chelsea Museum District | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,806 |
| The Carter | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,822 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, TX
As of February 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Museum District area is the $2.25 price per square foot 1x1 Model at The Hampstead in the in the Midtown Houston neighborhood starting from $2,498. The second greatest value The Museum District apartment is the The Jensen Model at Boone Manor starting at $2,407 with a $2.46 price per square foot in the Binz neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Museum District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hampstead | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
| Boone Manor | The Jensen | 2BR,2BA | $2.46 |
| 1801 Palm St, Unit 1 | 1801 Palm St | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Venue Museum District | Warhol | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Carter | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Muse at Museum District | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| The Plaza Museum District | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Circle at Hermann Park | arS3.P8 | Studio ,1BA | $1.94 |
| Encore Montrose | E1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Midtown Terrace Suites | Midtown Terrace Suites | Studio ,1BA | $2.59 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Museum District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in The Museum District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Museum District is under $1,822.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Museum District?
The cheapest apartment in The Museum District is The Circle at Hermann Park which is listed at $1,099, while the average apartment in The Museum District costs $34,302.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Museum District?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 51 regular apartments in The Museum District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in The Museum District?
Cheap apartments in The Museum District have an average cost of $246 which is $34,056 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Museum District.
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