
Cheap Homes for Rent in East Downtown Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (21 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the East Downtown area of Houston.


2511 Rosalie St

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3270 Reeves St

3815 Drew St

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3231 Holman St

2908 Truxillo St

4116 McKinney St

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East Downtown, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in East Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Downtown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,132 | $900 | $5,000 |
East Downtown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,776 | $1,400 | $4,000 |
East Downtown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Downtown Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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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 |
Houston House | The Leeland | Studio,1BA | $1,048 |
Eastwood Villa Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,066 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX
As of May 04, 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 2718 Cleburne St Model at 2718 Cleburne St, Unit B starting at $1,850 with a $1.23 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 |
2718 Cleburne St, Unit B | 2718 Cleburne St | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Haven at Elgin | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
3017 Isabella St, Unit 3017 Isabella | 3017 Isabella St | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
4106 Delano St, Unit 1 | 4106 Delano St | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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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Frequently Asked Questions about East Downtown
What type of rentals are currently available in East Downtown?
There are currently 180 Apartments for Rent in East Downtown, TX with pricing that ranges from $450 to $11,928. There are also 145 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Downtown ranging from $750 to $8,500.
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 $750 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,110.
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 $1,250 to $5,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $820.
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