
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $1,000 (33 Rentals)
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808 Travis St

2016 Main St

1966 Travis St

2005 Canal St

2115 Runnels St

2222 Austin St

300 Ruthven St

63 Nix St

806 Sampson St
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1825 San Jacinto St

1810 Bell St

917 Main St

1825 San Jacinto St

1825 San Jacinto St

1825 San Jacinto St

1825 San Jacinto St

705 Main St, Unit #605

705 Main St

2217 Milam St

1414 Texas Ave, Unit 808

401 San Jacinto St

1825 San Jacinto St

899 Commerce St

1825 San Jacinto St

1825 San Jacinto St

1414 Texas Ave, Unit 453

1414 Texas Ave, Unit 754

1825 San Jacinto St

1414 Texas Ave, Unit 838

1825 San Jacinto St

1414 Texas Ave, Unit 796

1414 Texas Ave, Unit 818
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Houston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Houston 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,564 | $1,311 | $5,500 |
Downtown Houston 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,911 | $1,450 | $4,100 |
Downtown Houston 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,991 | $2,350 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 33 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Midtown on the Rail | S1 | Studio,1BA | $993 |
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - 60 | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
Houston House | The Bell | Studio,1BA | $1,027 |
Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
Circuit | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
SoDo - Main South Tower | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,236 |
SoDo - Houston North Tower | S2 | Studio,1BA | $1,296 |
Eighteen25 Downtown | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,367 |
The Standard on the River | E2 | Studio,1BA | $1,379 |
Broadstone EADO | S1 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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500 Crawford Apartments | A6 | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
East End Lofts | A23 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
The Hamilton | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
Sabine Street Lofts | A3 - Affordable 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.31 |
Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Midtown on the Rail | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Block 334 Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
Circuit | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Warehouse District I | Minimalist - 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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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
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