Houston/ Real Estate & Development
Published on April 10, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in Downtown, Houston1125 Providence St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Downtown are hovering around $1,613, compared to a $1,218 one-bedroom median for Houston as a whole.

So how does the low-end pricing on a Downtown rental look these days — and what might you get for the price?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is moderately walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

Take a look at the cheapest listings available right now, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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1125 Providence St.

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Listed at $900/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo, located at 1125 Providence St., is 44.2% less than the $1,613/month median rent for a one bedroom in Downtown.

The building features a swimming pool and garage parking. You'll also find a balcony and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the complete listing here.)

1311 Rusk St.

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Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 1311 Rusk St., which, at 617 square feet, is going for $995/month.

The listing promises a dishwasher, a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, and a walk-in closet in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

(See the full listing here.)

1611 Fannin St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this 601-square-foot apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 1611 Fannin St., listed at $1,180/month.

You can expect a dishwasher in the apartment. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building offers a gym, a swimming pool and an elevator. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)

St. Emmanuel Street

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this 700-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at St. Emmanuel Street, listed at $1,250/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect garage parking. The unit also comes with a mix of hardwood floors and carpeting, a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. For those with furry friends in tow, this rental is pet-friendly.

(Here's the listing.)


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