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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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Frequently Asked Questions about North Central

What type of rentals are currently available in North Central?

There are currently 256 Apartments for Rent in North Central, TX with pricing that ranges from $700 to $6,910. There are also 312 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in North Central ranging from $800 to $7,000.

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 $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,834.

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 $1,250 to $6,910, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,425 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,045.

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