
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Museum District Houston, TX from $500 (57 Rentals)
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2403 Southmore Blvd

2536 Oakdale St, Unit 5

5603 Jackson St

4921 Crawford St

4420 Roseland St

2303 Rosewood St
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2802 Palm St

1711 Wichita St

2002 Barbee St

810 Woodrow St

1914 Binz St

2812 Wichita St

2601 Rosedale St

4301 Chartres St

5622 Chartres St
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Stella at The Medical Center

5504 La Branch St

1505 Rosewood St

Prospect Street Apartments

1219 Autrey St

Hermann Park Lofts

2404 Wentworth St
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5105 Crawford St

Skyline at Midtown

Encore Montrose

1941 Prospect St

4402 Roseland St

2218 Arbor St

1929 Prospect St

1917 Prospect St

4901 Milam St

4710 Mt Vernon St, Unit 1
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Venue Museum District

1548 Castle Ct

1111 Banks St

The Circle at Hermann Park

1828 Rosedale St

Boone Manor
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 | $1,748 | $800 | $3,188 |
The Museum District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,327 | $800 | $7,660 |
The Museum District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,595 | $999 | $10,000+ |
The Museum District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,964 | $1,954 | $10,000+ |
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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. Banks 6 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Midtown Terrace Suites | Travis Street Plaza | Studio,1BA | $828 |
Banks 6 | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Prospect Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath- Small | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Stella at The Medical Center | 2 Bed, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,276 |
3800 Main | A2.P8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,301 |
Lumen | S1P | Studio,1BA | $1,309 |
Mt Vernon Lofts | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,325 |
Skyline at Midtown | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,330 |
Hermann Park Lofts | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $1,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, TX
As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Museum District area is the $2.16 price per square foot Monet One Model at Venue Museum District in the in the Binz neighborhood starting from $4,009. The second greatest value The Museum District apartment is the Esplanade - C1 Model at The Circle at Hermann Park starting at $3,199 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the Hermann Park 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. |
---|---|---|---|
Venue Museum District | Monet One | 2BR,2BA | $2.16 |
The Circle at Hermann Park | Esplanade - C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.25 |
Stella at The Medical Center | 2 Bed, 2 Bath (80% Income Restricted) | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
Hermann Park Lofts | A6T | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Skyline at Midtown | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Prospect Street Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath- Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
3800 Main | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Mt Vernon Lofts | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.17 |
Lumen | S1P | Studio ,1BA | $2.23 |
719 Chelsea Blvd, Unit 3 | 719 Chelsea Blvd | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Getting Around the The Museum District Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
64 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,455.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Museum District?
The cheapest apartment in The Museum District is Banks 6 which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in The Museum District costs $6,545.
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 46 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 $485 which is $6,060 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Museum District.
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