Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $1,000 (33 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 Studio unit found at Midtown on the Rail priced from $993. 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
Midtown on the RailS1Studio,1BA$993
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 601BR,1BA$1,011
Houston HouseThe BellStudio,1BA$1,027
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,105
CircuitE1Studio,1BA$1,175
SoDo - Main South TowerS3Studio,1BA$1,236
SoDo - Houston North TowerS2Studio,1BA$1,296
Eighteen25 DowntownE1Studio,1BA$1,367
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 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Houston area is the $1.94 price per square foot A6 Model at 500 Crawford Apartments in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $2,220. The second greatest value Downtown Houston apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT Model at AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts starting at $1,398 with a $1.65 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.
500 Crawford ApartmentsA61BR,1BA$1.94
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.65
East End LoftsA231BR,1BA$2.23
The HamiltonA51BR,1BA$2.11
Sabine Street LoftsA3 - Affordable 31BR,1BA$2.31
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.59
Midtown on the RailA11BR,1BA$1.96
Block 334 ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.12
CircuitA21BR,1BA$1.96
Warehouse District IMinimalist - A3.1(e)1BR,1BA$2.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Houston?

There are currently 84 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $950 to $29,091. There are also 143 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Houston ranging from $1,027 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Houston ranges from $1,027 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,584.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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