Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Theater District Houston, TX from $500 (45 Rentals)

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Metro Midtown
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$1,075 - $2,350
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Metro Midtown

2350 Bagby StHouston, TX 77006
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Mid Main
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$1,279 - $2,647
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Mid Main

3550 Main StHouston, TX 77002
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The Rice
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$1,288 - $3,127
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The Rice

909 Texas AveHouston, TX 77002
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Broadstone EADO
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$1,344 - $2,806
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Broadstone EADO

2425 Bell StHouston, TX 77003
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The Oliver
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$1,375 - $2,940
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The Oliver

2305 Summer StHouston, TX 77007
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Eighteen25 Downtown
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$1,381 - $3,101
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Eighteen25 Downtown

1825 San Jacinto StHouston, TX 77002
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299 West Gray
$1,460 - $6,757
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299 West Gray

299 W Gray StHouston, TX 77019
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1414 Texas Downtown
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$1,483 - $3,153
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1414 Texas Downtown

1414 Texas AveHouston, TX 77002
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Broadstone Oliver
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$1,540 - $2,806
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Broadstone Oliver

1505 Oliver StHouston, TX 77007
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Jackson Hill
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$1,594 - $6,867
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Jackson Hill

320 Jackson Hill StHouston, TX 77007
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2900 West Dallas
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$1,598 - $5,507
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2900 West Dallas

2900 W Dallas StHouston, TX 77019
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Cortland River Oaks
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$1,656 - $9,005
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$1,656 - $9,005

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Cortland River Oaks

777 Dunlavy StHouston, TX 77019
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Tennison Lofts
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Tennison Lofts

110 Bagby StHouston, TX 77002
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Theater District, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Theater District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Theater District area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at 2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior Living priced from $872. Midtown Terrace Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Theater District apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior LivingStudioStudio,1BA$872
Midtown Terrace SuitesMidtown Terrace SuitesStudio,1BA$885
Casa de Dali0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$945
Warehouse DistrictMinimalist (S)1BR,1BA$999
Metro MidtownA1 Essential1BR,1BA$1,075
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,174
Art House Sawyer YardsE1Studio,1BA$1,187
CO/OP EadoMinimalist (60)1BR,1BA$1,199
3800 MainA2.P81BR,1BA$1,199
Marquis Enclave0BStudio,1BA$1,228

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Theater District, TX

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Theater District area is the $1.37 price per square foot C1 Model at The Pointe at Bayou Bend in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Theater District apartment is the A8 Model at Lumen starting at $1,690 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Neartown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Theater District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pointe at Bayou BendC13BR,2BA$1.37
LumenA81BR,1BA$1.91
Marquis Enclave1D1BR,1BA$2.00
3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 770061 Bed Room 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.60
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.68
Metro MidtownA11BR,1BA$1.64
Warehouse DistrictMinimalist1BR,1BA$1.92
3800 MainA2.P81BR,1BA$1.85
2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior LivingStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58
Casa de Dali0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.89

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Theater District, Houston, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Theater District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Theater District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Theater District is at 2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior Living listed at $872.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Theater District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Theater District Apartment is $931 at 2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior Living.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Theater District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Theater District is starting from $1,096 at 2100 Memorial - 55+ Senior Living.

What is the most affordable Theater District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Theater District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Pointe at Bayou Bend and starts from $1,445.

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