
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Museum District Houston, TX from $580 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the The Museum District area of Houston.


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1126 Berthea St

5612 Chartres St

4310 Mt Vernon St

2812 Wichita St

4309 Jack St

1711 Wichita St

1905 Binz St

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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 | $1,991 | $870 | $2,448 |
| The Museum District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $900 | $3,771 |
| The Museum District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,485 | $1,059 | $10,000+ |
| The Museum District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,288 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 57 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 2 Beds unit found at Southmore (2412) priced from $850. Shibui Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $870. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southmore (2412) | Southmore (2412) - 2410-... | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Shibui Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $870 |
| Midtown Terrace Suites | Midtown Terrace Suites | Studio,1BA | $885 |
| Jackson (5603) | Jackson (5603) - 5607-... | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 4510 La Branch St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| The Circle at Hermann Park | esA1.P8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,127 |
| Mount Vernon Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Roseland (4402) | Roseland (4402) - 4420... | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, TX
As of August 30, 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 $2,495. The second greatest value The Museum District apartment is the Roseland (4402) - 4420... Model at Roseland (4402) starting at $1,250 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Montrose 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 |
| Roseland (4402) | Roseland (4402) - 4420... | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| The Circle at Hermann Park | esA7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
| Southmore (2412) | Southmore (2412) - 2410-... | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Plaza Museum District | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.30 |
| 4510 La Branch St | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| Dream Montrose | A4L-UPG | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
| 2536 Oakdale St, Unit 5 Studio | 2536 Oakdale St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Jackson (5603) | Jackson (5603) - 5607-... | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Shibui Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.12 |
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 $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Museum District?
The cheapest apartment in The Museum District is Jackson (5603) which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in The Museum District costs $2,252.
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 27 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 $184 which is $2,068 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Museum District.
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