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1036 Louise St

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1127 Walling St

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4120 Linn St

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North Central, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available North Central Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Central area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Avenue Las Brisas priced from $840. Rose Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$840
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$850
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$875
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1,011
The ExchangeS1pStudio,1BA$1,041
Art House Sawyer YardsE1Studio,1BA$1,137

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Central area is the $1.68 price per square foot 3x2 Market Model at AveCDC Washington Courtyards in the in the Near Northside neighborhood starting from $1,781. The second greatest value North Central apartment is the 2 Bedroom (large) 60% Model at AveCDC Terrace starting at $1,251 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Near Northside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Central apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
AveCDC Washington Courtyards3x2 Market3BR,2BA$1.68
AveCDC Terrace2 Bedroom (large) 60%2BR,2BA$1.22
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.65
Residence at The HeightsThe Harvard2BR,1BA$1.83
Sawyer Heights Loftsa2_5241BR,1BA$1.82
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1.43
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$1.35
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$1.69
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.87

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Lifestyle Ratings

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Central Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in North Central?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in North Central is at The Exchange listed at $1,041.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment is $840 at Avenue Las Brisas.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom North Central Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in North Central is starting from $950 at Timber Crossing Apartments.

What is the most affordable North Central Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap North Central Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at AveCDC Washington Courtyards and starts from $1,184.

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