
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Tyler, TX from $488 (17 Rentals)
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Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living

417 S Chilton Ave

The Nest Apartments

Southwest Pines
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The Lodge on Broadway

701 W Houston St

525 W Houston St

Villa Milano Apartments
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514 S Bois D Arc Ave

502 S Fannin Ave

420 S Spring Ave

201 W Phillips St

707 Broadway Apartments
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Bois D'Arc @Downtown

1535 N Tenneha Ave
Downtown, Tyler, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $881 | $799 | $1,045 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $955 | $488 | $1,555 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,130 | $580 | $1,605 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $1,135 | $1,625 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Tyler, TX.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Tyler, TX is a 2 Beds unit found at Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living priced from $591. Broadstone Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Tyler, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $591 |
| Broadstone Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Bois D'Arc @Downtown | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| The Lodge on Broadway | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Town Parc At Tyler | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,024 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, TX
As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) Model at Southwest Pines in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,279. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living starting at $591 with a $0.57 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Pines | 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) | 3BR,2BA | $1.10 |
| Lake View Apartments 55+ Older Senior Living | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.57 |
| Moore Grocery Lofts | 2x2 60%B | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Town Parc At Tyler | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
| The Nest Apartments | B1W - Tier 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Bois D'Arc @Downtown | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The Lodge on Broadway | Alpine | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Broadstone Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Broadstone Apartments which is listed at $970, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $1,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 23 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $683 which is $417 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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