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1111 Rusk StHouston, TX 77002
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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 Studio unit found at Houston House priced from $972. Circuit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Downtown Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Houston HouseThe BellStudio,1BA$972
CircuitE1Studio,1BA$1,175
Midtown on the RailA21BR,1BA$1,213
The RiceS1AStudio,1BA$1,356
SoDo - Houston North TowerS1Studio,1BA$1,357
1711 CarolineE11BR,1BA$1,370
Warehouse District IMinimalist - A3.1(e)1BR,1BA$1,375
SoDo - Main South TowerS3Studio,1BA$1,376
Broadstone EADOS11BR,1BA$1,395
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX

As of April 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Houston area is the $1.90 price per square foot B5 Model at The Hamilton in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $2,612. The second greatest value Downtown Houston apartment is the B2 Model at Canal Street Flats starting at $1,607 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Third Ward 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.
The HamiltonB52BR,2BA$1.90
Canal Street FlatsB22BR,2BA$1.53
500 Crawford ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2.06
Tennison LoftsTribeca Loft1BR,1BA$2.33
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.65
East End LoftsA091BR,1BA$2.24
Block 334 ApartmentsA71BR,1BA$2.23
Midtown on the RailS1Studio ,1BA$2.06
CircuitA21BR,1BA$1.96
Houston HouseThe BellStudio ,1BA$2.27

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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 $972.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Houston Apartment is $1,117 at Houston House.

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 $1,302 at Houston House.

What is the most affordable Downtown Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canal Street Flats and starts from $1,729.

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