Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Theater District Houston, TX from $800 (14 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Theater District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Theater District Studio Apartments | $1,868 | $828 | $7,275 |
Theater District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,435 | $1,116 | $5,500 |
Theater District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,866 | $1,523 | $10,000+ |
Theater District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,283 | $1,724 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Theater District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Theater District area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Midtown Terrace Suites priced from $828. 3800 Main has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,220. Here are the most affordable Theater District apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Midtown Terrace Suites | Travis Street Plaza | Studio,1BA | $828 |
3800 Main | A2.P8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Prose Hardy Yards | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
The Rice | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,356 |
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT | 1BR,1BA | $1,398 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Theater District, TX
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Theater District area is the $1.53 price per square foot B2 Model at Canal Street Flats in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,607. The second greatest value Theater District apartment is the Tribeca Loft Model at Tennison Lofts starting at $2,100 with a $2.33 price per square foot in the Downtown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Theater District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Canal Street Flats | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Tennison Lofts | Tribeca Loft | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
Lumen | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
AveCDC Elder Street Artists Lofts | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom - MKT | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
3800 Main | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.01 |
Montrose at Buffalo Bayou | E2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
Prose Hardy Yards | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
The Rice | S1A | Studio ,1BA | $2.42 |
East Bend Apartments | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.85 |
Midtown Terrace Suites | Midtown Terrace Suites | Studio ,1BA | $2.59 |
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Getting Around the Theater District Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
88 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
74 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
88 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Theater District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Theater District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Theater District is under $1,718.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Theater District?
The cheapest apartment in Theater District is 3800 Main which is listed at $1,220, while the average apartment in Theater District costs $7,010.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Theater District?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 46 regular apartments in Theater District that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Theater District?
Cheap apartments in Theater District have an average cost of $538 which is $6,472 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Theater District.
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