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2403 Southmore Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2403 Southmore Blvd

2403 Southmore BlvdHouston, TX 77004
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Southmore Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southmore Gardens

2408-2412 Southmore BlvdHouston, TX 77004
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Yupon St Apartments
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Yupon St Apartments

4610 Yupon StHouston, TX 77006
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5201 Crawford St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5201 Crawford St

5201 Crawford StHouston, TX 77004
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Banks 6
1 Bedroom Apartments

Banks 6

1111 BanksHouston, TX 77006

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Light Rail Lofts
Studio Apartments

Light Rail Lofts

4600 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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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 1 Bed unit found at Muse at Museum District priced from $1,455. The Circle at Hermann Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,604. Here are the most affordable The Museum District apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Muse at Museum DistrictA41BR,1BA$1,455
The Circle at Hermann ParkEsplanade - A11BR,1BA$1,604
Mt Vernon LoftsA31BR,1BA$1,650
Chelsea Museum DistrictA21BR,1BA$1,779
The Plaza Museum DistrictA31BR,1BA$1,863

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Museum District, TX

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Museum District area is the $2.18 price per square foot Monet One Model at Venue Museum District in the in the Binz neighborhood starting from $4,055. The second greatest value The Museum District apartment is the The Charlton Model at Boone Manor starting at $4,174 with a $2.41 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Venue Museum DistrictMonet One2BR,2BA$2.18
Boone ManorThe Charlton2BR,2BA$2.41
The Hampstead1x11BR,1BA$2.25
4907 Louisiana St, Unit 14907 Louisiana St2BR,1BA$1.60
906 Oakley St, Unit farrar906 Oakley St1BR,1BA$1.44
The Circle at Hermann ParkAmalfi - A31BR,1BA$2.09
Mt Vernon LoftsA31BR,1BA$2.12
Muse at Museum DistrictE2Studio ,1BA$2.40
1214 Bartlett #15, Unit # 151214 Bartlett #151BR,1BA$2.34
719 Chelsea Blvd, Unit 3719 Chelsea Blvd1BR,1BA$2.10

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 $1,863.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Museum District?

The cheapest apartment in The Museum District is Muse at Museum District which is listed at $1,455, while the average apartment in The Museum District costs $4,239.

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 11 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 $399 which is $3,840 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Museum District.

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