
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $1,000 (23 Rentals)
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808 Travis St

2115 Runnels St

917 Main St

2016 Main St

1825 San Jacinto St

1617 Fannin St

1825 San Jacinto St

1825 San Jacinto St

806 Sampson St
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1825 San Jacinto St

1414 Texas Ave, Unit 808

1475 Texas Ave

1825 San Jacinto St

1414 Texas Ave, Unit 453

91 Jensen Dr

91 Jensen Dr

1414 Texas Ave, Unit 754

1825 San Jacinto St

1414 Texas Ave, Unit 838
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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 |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Houston 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,877 | $2,100 | $5,000 |
Downtown Houston 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,978 | $2,095 | $5,000 |
Downtown Houston 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,166 | $2,350 | $6,000 |
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There are currently 23 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Houston House | The Bell | Studio,1BA | $972 |
Circuit | E1 | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Midtown on the Rail | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,213 |
The Rice | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,356 |
SoDo - Houston North Tower | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,357 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX
As of April 28, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Hamilton | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Canal Street Flats | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
500 Crawford Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
Tennison Lofts | Tribeca Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
East End Lofts | A09 | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
Block 334 Apartments | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
Midtown on the Rail | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.06 |
Circuit | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Houston House | The Bell | Studio ,1BA | $2.27 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Houston
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Houston?
There are currently 81 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $750 to $17,228. There are also 153 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 $2,721.
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