Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (135 Rentals)

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2405 Alabama St
$7001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2405 Alabama St

Houston, TX 77004
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1409 Blodgett St
$8001 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

1409 Blodgett St

Houston, TX 77004
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3803 Bute St
$850Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

3803 Bute St

Houston, TX 77006
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3619 Garrott St
$895Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Mar 14

3619 Garrott St

Houston, TX 77006
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101 Avondale St
$9951 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

101 Avondale St

Houston, TX 77006
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2503 Delano St
$9992 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

2503 Delano St

Houston, TX 77004
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613 Pacific St
$1,000Studio, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

613 Pacific St

Houston, TX 77006
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Midtown Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Houston Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Houston area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Midtown Terrace Suites priced from $700. Shibui Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Midtown Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Midtown Terrace SuitesMidtown Terrace SuitesStudio,1BA$700
Shibui ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$830
Avondale and Crocker Street ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
220 West Alabama ApartmentsThe CoutureStudio,1BA$879
MAA Midtown SquareStudio 0x1 483-890 SFStudio,1BA$891
Houston HouseThe LeelandStudio,1BA$1,041
230 West Alabama ApartmentsEff1BathStudio,1BA$1,099
Mid MainSStudio,1BA$1,138
3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 770061 Bed Room 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
239 Emerson St1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Houston, TX

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Houston area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Live Montrose 306 Stratford in the in the Neartown neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Midtown Houston apartment is the Traditional 2x2 1054-1184 SF Model at MAA 510 starting at $2,005 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Montrose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Houston apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Live Montrose 306 Stratford2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
MAA 510Traditional 2x2 1054-1184 SF2BR,2BA$1.80
3602 Garrott St Houston, TX, 770061 Bed Room 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
2603 Milam St1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.64
Metro MidtownA2 Essential1BR,1BA$1.87
Midtown GroveA11BR,1BA$1.77
Live Montrose 400 WestmorelandWestmoreland 11BR,1BA$1.88
The Vintage1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.85
MAA Midtown SquareTraditional 1x1 624-659 SF1BR,1BA$1.78
Avondale and Crocker Street ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.70

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Getting Around the Midtown Houston Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

90 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

75 / 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 Midtown Houston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown Houston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown Houston is at Midtown Terrace Suites listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Houston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Houston Apartment is $999 at 220 West Alabama Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown Houston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown Houston is starting from $1,370 at The Viv on West Dallas.

What is the most affordable Midtown Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Viv on West Dallas and starts from $1,999.

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