
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Downtown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (47 Rentals)
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1414 Austin St

3257 Winbern St

214 Sidney St

3812 Garrow St

3121 Cleburne St

402 Hutcheson St
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4206 Walker St

309 Hutcheson St

4414 Woodside St

2503 Delano St

2407 Bastrop St

3424-3426 Tuam St

3448 Elgin St

3214 Hutchins St

3218 Alabama St
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2507 Delano St

2505 Delano St

3126 Webster St

3603 Bastrop St

2409 Bastrop St

3339 Simmons St

3017 Isabella St, Unit 3017 Isabella

3910 Dallas St

Circuit

4002 Wilmer St
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3012 Live Oak St

2819 Berry St

3423 Nettleton St

3518 Sampson St

2815 Winbern St

2907 Isabella St

3437 Dennis St

2111 Austin St

2623 Canfield St
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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 |
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East Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,361 | $740 | $1,680 |
East Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,692 | $450 | $3,735 |
East Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $795 | $10,000+ |
East Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $1,250 | $4,400 |
East Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,174 | $820 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Available East Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Downtown area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios priced from $750. NHH Gray has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $846. Here are the most affordable East Downtown apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios | Modern Studios | Studio,1BA | $750 |
NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $846 |
Citadel on Elgin | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,023 |
Eastwood Villa Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,066 |
Houston House | The Leeland | Studio,1BA | $1,086 |
Circuit | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,146 |
Broadstone EADO | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Downtown area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2704 Truxillo St Model at 2704 Truxillo St, Unit 2704 in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value East Downtown apartment is the B5 Model at The Hamilton starting at $2,612 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Third Ward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2704 Truxillo St, Unit 2704 | 2704 Truxillo St | 4BR,2BA | $1.00 |
The Hamilton | B5 | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
Haven at Elgin | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
3017 Isabella St, Unit 3017 Isabella | 3017 Isabella St | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Circuit | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
Harrisburg Lofts | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Eastwood Villa Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath w/ Plank Flooring | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Citadel on Elgin | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
2711 Cleburne St, Unit 3 | 2711 Cleburne St | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Downtown, Houston, TX
Ranked #229
Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Downtown, Houston, TX
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk
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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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in East Downtown is NHH Gray which is listed at $846, while the average apartment in East Downtown costs $2,417.
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 47 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 $477 which is $1,940 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Downtown.
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