Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $900 (77 Rentals)

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Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Canal Street Flats priced from $1,006. AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,011. Here are the most affordable Downtown Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,006
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 601BR,1BA$1,011
Houston HouseThe BellStudio,1BA$1,012
CircuitE1Studio,1BA$1,175
The RiceS1AStudio,1BA$1,289
Warehouse District IMinimalist - A31BR,1BA$1,302
SoDo - Houston North TowerS1Studio,1BA$1,317
SoDo - Main South TowerS2Studio,1BA$1,322
The Standard on the RiverE2Studio,1BA$1,379
Broadstone EADOS11BR,1BA$1,390

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Houston area is the $1.42 price per square foot 1407 Dart St Model at 1407 Dart St in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value Downtown Houston apartment is the A6 Model at 500 Crawford Apartments starting at $2,220 with a $1.94 price per square foot in the Downtown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1407 Dart St1407 Dart St3BR,2.5BA$1.42
500 Crawford ApartmentsA61BR,1BA$1.94
Canal Street FlatsB52BR,2BA$1.53
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.65
The HamiltonA61BR,1BA$2.10
Warehouse District ILinearist - A81BR,1BA$2.32
Midtown on the RailA11BR,1BA$2.03
Block 334 ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.12
CircuitA21BR,1BA$1.96
The RiceS1AStudio ,1BA$2.30

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Houston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Houston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Houston is at Houston House listed at $1,012.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Houston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Houston Apartment is $1,011 at AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Houston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Houston is starting from $1,448 at Canal Street Flats.

What is the most affordable Downtown Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at SoDo - Houston North Tower and starts from $2,798.

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