
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $750 (17 Rentals)


3121 Cleburne St

2505 Delano St

3008 Truxillo St

2503 Delano St

3603 Bastrop St

2409 Bastrop St

2407 Bastrop St

3339 Simmons St
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2716 Truxillo St

2819 Berry St
East Downtown, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
East Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,352 | $740 | $1,680 |
East Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $625 | $3,735 |
East Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $750 | $10,000+ |
East Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $1,095 | $3,095 |
East Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $973 | $820 | $1,900 |
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Getting Around the East Downtown Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
63 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Downtown is under $1,399.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in East Downtown is NHH Gray which is listed at $1,014, while the average apartment in East Downtown costs $2,466.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Downtown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 45 regular apartments in East Downtown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Downtown?
Cheap apartments in East Downtown have an average cost of $448 which is $2,018 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Downtown.
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