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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX

154 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX. 154 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $200

  • an empty kitchen with wooden cabinets and a counter top
    Today

    3419 Rosedale Street, Houston, TX 77004
    1 BED $180
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing

Apartments Under $500

  • a viva management logo with a city skyline in a oval
    Today

    3914 Hoffman Street, Houston, TX 77026
    STUDIO $450

Apartments Under $600

  • a building with a fence and a gate in front of it
    Today

    3804 Brandt St., Houston, TX 77006
    STUDIO $525+

Apartments Under $800

  • an empty kitchen with white cabinets and a sink
    Today

    3613 Crane St, Houston, TX 77026
    1 BED $700
    2 BEDS $785

Apartments Under $900

  • the front of a blue house with a red door
    Today

    Unit 1, Houston, TX 77026
    2 BEDS $800
  • a blue house with a red door and a sidewalk
    Today

    3104 Brackenridge, Houston, TX 77026
    2 BEDS $800

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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a refrigerator
    Today

    3910 Sherwood Lane, Houston, TX 77092
    1 BED $820+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2425 Sage Road, Houston, TX 77056
    1 BED $835+
    2 BEDS $1,170+
    3 BEDS $1,615+
  • a green house with a fence and a gate in front of it
    Today

    504 Colquitt St., Houston, TX 77006
    1 BED $845
    3 BEDS $2,035
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  • a white and blue house with a porch and a lawn
    Today

    7124 Avenue F, Houston, TX 77011
    1 BED $850
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    5441 Pardee Street, Houston, TX 77026
    1 BED $850+
    2 BEDS $930+
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • an empty living room with white walls and a tile floor
    Today

    6869 Arto Street, Houston, TX 77093
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $850
  • a living room with a desk and a couch in it
    Today

    1800 El Paseo St, Houston, TX 77054
    1 BED $860+
    2 BEDS $1,502+

Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
    Today

    5514 Griggs Road, Houston, TX 77021
    1 BED $915+
    2 BEDS $1,160+
  • a building with a truck parked outside of it
    Today

    1964 Dryden Rd., Houston, TX 77030
    1 BED $950

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  • a living room with a couch and a glass coffee table
    Today

    500 W. Crosstimbers St, Houston, TX 77018
    1 BED $950
    2 BEDS $1,130
  • an apartment building with cars parked in front of it
    Today

    2815 Greenbriar Dr., Houston, TX 77098
    1 BED $955+
  • a kitchen with black appliances and granite counter tops
    Today

    5701 Schumacher Lane, Houston, TX 77057
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    1 BED $999
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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  • a view of the roof of a building with stairs
    Today

    3262 Branard St, Houston, TX 77098
    1 BED $1,025
    2 BEDS $1,400
  • the front of a green building with a green garage door
    Today

    1606 Welch St., Houston, TX 77006
    1 BED $1,035

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  • a renovated kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances
    Today

    7506 Jensen Rd, Houston, TX 77093
    1 BED $1,050+
    2 BEDS $1,150+
  • a living room with a white couch and a fireplace
    Today

    1801 Bering Drive, Houston, TX 77057
    1 BED $1,060+
    2 BEDS $1,455+
  • a kitchen with a granite counter top and
    Today

    7601 Curry Road, Houston, TX 77093
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    3360 Alice Street, Houston, TX 77021
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $1,188+
    3 BEDS $1,368+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
    Today

    2424 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77003
    STUDIO $1,355
    1 BED $1,375
    2 BEDS $1,929
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $800 and $2,094.

How many cheap rentals are available in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX on RentCafe?

There are 8 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX?

The average Downtown Houston, Houston, TX cheap apartment size is 853 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX?

A cheap apartment in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Downtown Houston, Houston, TX? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Downtown Houston has never been easier. We feature 154 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Downtown Houston, Houston, TX average, which is currently $2,260. On RentCafe, Downtown Houston rents go as low as $180/mo.

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