Downtown Houston

The Heart Of The City
Downtown Houston is the heart of the city - you can find the newly constructed Central Business District, pro sports teams like the Astros and Rockets, as well as the renowned Houston Theater District all in this area. Renters here enjoy being close to the Market Square Park area where there are popular bars like La Carafe and the OKRA Charity Saloon. The area is still developing so new businesses/restaurants are constantly popping up but there's one thing that remains constant- there's always something to do here.

Renters like it for remaining true to its Texas roots as it still has a rural feel and is very friendly. Walking here is encouraged and easy since the area is safe and clean.
What Downtown Houston Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
7.3
amenities
8.5
social
6.8
management
7.5
Median rents in Downtown Houston
Studio
$
1,150
1 Bedroom
$
1,450
2 Bedroom
$
1,900

Living in
Downtown Houston

Central Business District
Market Square Park
Friendly
Sports Teams
Clean
Houston Theater District
New Restaurants and Bars
Safe
Downtown Houston — 7/10 Rating (based on 6 neighborhood reviews)
Being downtown has its ups and downs. Can feel a bit unsafe at night. However, it is fun to be right in the middle of the action. Also very close to all of the other trendy neighborhoods in Houston.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Franklin Lofts
Not a place you want to hang out in at night. Very close to a lot of stuff, but at the same time if you want anything other than some basics at kroger you’re gonna drive at least 5-10 minutes.
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6
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Gateway on Cullen
It’s downtown Houston, enough said.
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6
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The rice
Living downtown is weird. After working hours only homeless people are out, but I believe this is shifting some as more high rises are being built. But despite the ghost town effect of downtown I’ve never felt unsafe and I walk my dog every night around 9-10 ish.
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5
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Block 334
It is not the safest area but the apartment is secluded from the outside area, so I feel fairly safe but I take precautions to make sure that I'm ok.
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8
/10
Neighborhood Rating
Gateway on Cullen
Lot of homeless people but it’s expected.
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9
/10
Neighborhood Rating
The Hamilton


Getting to Know
Downtown Houston

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Mykawa Rd to Gulf Fwy
North to South Boundaries: Interstate 10 Hwy to Gulf Fwy
dining
Flakey’s Pizza
Mandola’s Deli
grocery
Kroger
coffee
Kaffeine Coffee
bus
004/009/246 (bus)
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Downtown Houston includes zip codes 77002, 77003, 77010, and 77020
Rent vs Own
59
% of Downtown Houston residents are renters
Driving to Work
74
% of Downtown Houston residents drive to work
New Construction
33
% of housing units in Downtown Houston have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
43
%
<20 units
7
%
20-49 units
50
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
129
%
18 - 34
131
%
35 - 54
127
%
55+
94
%
Unit Mix
15
%
Studio
39
%
1 Bed
27
%
2 Bed
19
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
43
%
Undergrad Student
7
%
Grad Student
3
%
Unemployed
4
%
Retired
43
%

Best Apartments
in Downtown Houston

The Rice Apartments
Studio $2,380
1 Bed $3,965
2 Beds $4,065

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Aris Market Square
Studio $2,425
1 Bed $3,680
2 Beds $3,930

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The Hamilton

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2111 Austin

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Circuit
Studio $1,239
1 Bed $1,225
2 Beds $1,594

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Marquis Lofts on Sabine
1 Bed $1,532
2 Beds $2,022

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