Cheap Homes for Rent in North Central Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (68 Rentals)

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property at 935 Byrne St

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property at 935 Byrne 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
AveCDC Washington Courtyards3x2 50%3BR,2BA$1,184

Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX

As of May 12, 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
Timber Crossing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.17
AveCDC Station1x1 60%1BR,1BA$1.43
Sawyer Heights Loftsaa_5241BR,1BA$1.89
Pecan Villa ApartmentsE1BR,1BA$1.35
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$1.69
Avenue Las Brisas1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Central

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central?

There are currently 264 Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX with pricing that ranges from $700 to $8,490. There are also 337 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central ranging from $800 to $12,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in North Central?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in North Central ranges from $800 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,112.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in North Central?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in North Central range from $1,199 to $8,490, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,395 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,945.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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