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East Downtown, Houston, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Silhouette Apartments by UH StudiosModern StudiosStudio,1BA$750
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$846
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$951
Houston HouseThe BellStudio,1BA$1,027
Eastwood Villa Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,066
CircuitE1Studio,1BA$1,175
Gateway on CullenStudioStudio,1BA$1,274
Broadstone EADOS11BR,1BA$1,390
Harrisburg LoftsA11BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Downtown 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 East Downtown apartment is the B1 Model at Haven at Elgin starting at $1,549 with a $1.54 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HamiltonB52BR,2BA$1.90
Haven at ElginB12BR,2BA$1.54
Harrisburg LoftsA21BR,1BA$2.03
Eastwood Villa Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath w/ Plank Flooring2BR,1BA$1.56
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
2111 Austin ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.47
Block 334 ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.12
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.46
CircuitA21BR,1BA$1.96
1711 CarolineE11BR,1BA$2.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in East Downtown?

There are currently 177 Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX with pricing that ranges from $625 to $11,928. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Downtown ranging from $599 to $5,800.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Downtown ranges from $599 to $5,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,543.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Downtown range from $1,095 to $3,095, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $820.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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