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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Every building below was checked on its own website on Oct 13, 2026.
Quick answer: Downtown Houston apartments cluster around Market Square and the Historic District, Discovery Green, the ballpark and EaDo edge, and southern downtown on Main Street. On their own sites, starting prices run from a $1,274 studio at SoDo on Main to one-bedrooms from $2,215 at Aris Market Square. Current offers include up to 8 weeks free at Aris Market Square and up to 6 weeks free at Ely at the Ballpark and Catalyst (checked Oct 13, 2026).
9 downtown Houston buildings compared (checked Oct 13, 2026)
| Building | Address (Houston) | Area | What its site shows | Price and specials | Our review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1414 Texas | 1414 Texas Ave | Historic District / Main St | Studio, 1BR and 2BR; pet fee $400 and pet rent $25 per pet, 2-pet limit | Studio from $1,818, 1BR from $1,833, 2BR from $2,688; 1 month free base rent when you lease, plus newly reduced pricing (checked Oct 13, 2026) | 1414 Texas review |
| Market Square Tower | 777 Preston St | Market Square / Historic District | Studio to 3BR high-rise with a pool | Ask for current pricing | Market Square Tower review |
| Aris Market Square | 409 Travis St | Market Square | 1BR and 2BR; 24/7 concierge | 1BR from $2,215, 2BR from $3,321; up to 8 weeks free plus $1,500 look and lease on select homes when you lease within 24 hours of touring, listed through Dec 31, 2026 (checked Oct 13, 2026) | – |
| City View Lofts | 15 N Chenevert St | Historic District edge | Lofts in the 1910 Nabisco building, plus newer apartment homes | Ask for current pricing | City View Lofts review |
| Camden Downtown | 1515 Austin St | Discovery Green | Studio to 2BR | From $1,479; $415 or more off when you lease now, with application and admin fees credited at move-in (checked Oct 13, 2026) | Camden Downtown review |
| Catalyst | 1475 Texas St | East side, near Toyota Center | High-rise apartments | Up to 6 weeks free; restrictions apply (checked Oct 13, 2026) | – |
| Ely at the Ballpark | 10 Crawford St | Ballpark / EaDo edge | Newer building by the ballpark | Units from $1,525; up to 6 weeks free plus waived application and admin fees with move-in by Oct 31 (checked Oct 13, 2026) | Ely at the Ballpark review |
| 500 Crawford | 500 Crawford St | Ballpark / east downtown | 1BR and 2BR (2BR plans 1,266 to 1,537 sq ft); pool and gym | Up to $1,000 off your first month on select plans when you apply within 24 hours of touring (checked Oct 13, 2026) | 500 Crawford review |
| SoDo on Main | 1625 Main St | Southern downtown (SoDo) | Studio to 3BR; 2-pet maximum, $250 pet deposit, $250 pet fee, $20 pet rent | Studio from $1,274, 1BR from $1,352, 2BR from $2,028, 3BR from $2,253 (checked Oct 13, 2026) | SoDo on Main review |
Prices are the lowest price each building’s own website showed on Oct 13, 2026; some sites show base rent and others total monthly cost with required fees. Where a site doesn’t post prices, we say “ask”; we don’t guess. Rents change daily, so confirm with the leasing office before you apply.
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Current move-in specials (checked Oct 14, 2026)
Four downtown buildings advertised a move-in special on their own websites on Oct 14, 2026. Most apply to select units or lease terms, so confirm with the leasing office before you apply.
- Parkside Residences, 808 Crawford St (77010): Up to 8 weeks free base rent (checked Oct 14, 2026)
- Brava, 414 Milam St (77002): Up to 8 weeks free on select units, plus a $1,000 look-and-lease special (checked Oct 14, 2026)
- Catalyst Houston, 1475 Texas St (77002): Up to 6 weeks free rent (checked Oct 14, 2026)
- One Park Place, 1400 McKinney St (77010): Up to 1 month free with its look-and-lease special (checked Oct 14, 2026)
For offers of about two months free across Houston, see Houston apartments with 2 months free.
Downtown Houston areas
Market Square and the Historic District
The north side of downtown around Market Square Park, with older brick buildings, bars and restaurants, and Buffalo Bayou a few blocks away. 1414 Texas, Market Square Tower, Aris Market Square and City View Lofts are here or close by.
Discovery Green
The east side around the 12-acre Discovery Green park, the George R. Brown Convention Center and Toyota Center. Camden Downtown and Catalyst are nearby.
Ballpark and the EaDo edge
The blocks around Houston’s downtown ballpark on Crawford Street, toward East Downtown (EaDo). Ely at the Ballpark and 500 Crawford are here.
Southern downtown (SoDo) and Main Street
The south end of downtown along Main Street and the METRORail Red Line, toward Midtown. SoDo on Main is at 1625 Main St.
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What to compare between downtown buildings
- Base rent versus total monthly price with required fees.
- How a special is applied, its deadline and the lease term it requires.
- Garage parking cost; downtown buildings usually charge for it.
- Pet fees, pet rent and any weight or breed rules.
- Application and admin fees, and whether a special waives them.
Frequently asked questions
How much are apartments in downtown Houston?
On their own sites, starting prices include studios from $1,274 and one-bedrooms from $1,352 at SoDo on Main, from $1,479 at Camden Downtown, one-bedrooms from $1,833 at 1414 Texas and from $2,215 at Aris Market Square (checked Oct 13, 2026).
Which downtown Houston apartments have move-in specials?
Aris Market Square advertises up to 8 weeks free plus $1,500 look and lease on select homes, Ely at the Ballpark and Catalyst advertise up to 6 weeks free, and 1414 Texas advertises 1 month free base rent (checked Oct 13, 2026). Terms apply.
What are the main downtown Houston areas for renters?
Market Square and the Historic District, the Discovery Green and convention area, the ballpark and EaDo edge, and southern downtown along Main Street.
Are there loft apartments in downtown Houston?
Yes. City View Lofts at 15 N Chenevert St is in the 1910 Nabisco building, now loft-style apartments.
Is it free to use an apartment locator for downtown Houston?
Yes. Taco Street Locating is free for renters because apartment communities pay us. It doesn’t change your rent or your specials.
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