Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Central Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (58 Rentals)

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AveCDC Fulton Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

AveCDC Fulton Gardens

3724 Fulton StHouston, TX 77009
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Lencor Apartments
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Lencor Apartments

714-724 E 11th StHouston, TX 77008
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AveCDC Station
1 Bedroom Apartments

AveCDC Station

2010 N Main StHouston, TX 77009
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Avenue Las Brisas
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Avenue Las Brisas

4500 N Main StHouston, TX 77009
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Brittons Place
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Brittons Place

3730 Lyons AveHouston, TX 77020
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Los Jardines
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Los Jardines

3511 Eastex FwyHouston, TX 77026
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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 AveCDC Station priced from $833. Avenue Las Brisas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here are the most affordable North Central apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AveCDC Station1x1 50%1BR,1BA$833
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$840
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$850
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$875
The ExchangeS1pStudio,1BA$1,097
AveCDC Terrace2 Bedroom (large) 60%2BR,2BA$1,164
Estates at Memorial HeightsA21BR,1BA$1,185
CO/OP Farmers MarketModernist (60)1BR,1BA$1,213
Casa De DaliStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,240

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of April 27, 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 $1,164 with a $1.13 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$1.13
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT1BR,1BA$1.65
Residence at The HeightsThe Harvard W2BR,1BA$1.79
Sawyer Heights Loftsa2_5241BR,1BA$1.84
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
AveCDC Station1x1 50%1BR,1BA$1.18
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

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States including North Central, Houston, and the greater Houston area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,097.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom North Central Apartment is $833 at AveCDC Station.

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 $1,346.

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