Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Market Square Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (9 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Market Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Market Square Studio Apartments | $1,832 | $700 | $5,152 |
Market Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,118 | $5,500 |
Market Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,619 | $1,322 | $10,000+ |
Market Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,905 | $1,724 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Market Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Market Square area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Midtown Terrace Suites priced from $700. 3800 Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,195. Here are the most affordable Market Square apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Midtown Terrace Suites | Midtown Terrace Suites | Studio,1BA | $700 |
3800 Main | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Prose Hardy Yards | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Market Square, TX
As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Market Square area is the $3.34 price per square foot C1 Model at Aris Market Square (new) in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $7,443. The second greatest value Market Square apartment is the C5 Model at Canal Street Flats starting at $1,874 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Third Ward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Market Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Aris Market Square (new) | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $3.34 |
Canal Street Flats | C5 | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
Market Square Tower | PU | 1BR,1BA | $3.20 |
Brava | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
Montrose at Buffalo Bayou | A11 | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
Lumen | A3P | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
3800 Main | A2.P8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Prose Hardy Yards | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
The Rice | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $2.49 |
Midtown Terrace Suites | Midtown Terrace Suites | Studio ,1BA | $2.19 |
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Getting Around the Market Square Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
88 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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 Market Square Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Market Square?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Market Square is under $1,995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Market Square?
The cheapest apartment in Market Square is 3800 Main which is listed at $1,195, while the average apartment in Market Square costs $7,034.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Market Square?
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 46 regular apartments in Market Square 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 Market Square?
Cheap apartments in Market Square have an average cost of $684 which is $6,350 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Market Square.
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