Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fifth Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (68 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Fifth Ward area of Houston.

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5201 Market St

HoustonTX77020

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HoustonTX77026

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Wipprecht Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wipprecht Apartments

3802-3812 Wipprecht StHouston, TX 77026
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Cleme Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cleme Manor

5300 Coke StHouston, TX 77020

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4705 Lyons Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4705 Lyons Ave

4719 Lyons AveHouston, TX 77020
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The Legacy Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Legacy Apartments

3905 Lockwood DrHouston, TX 77026
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Brittons Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brittons Place

3730 Lyons AveHouston, TX 77020
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Los Jardines
3 Bedroom Apartments

Los Jardines

3511 Eastex FwyHouston, TX 77026
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Fifth Ward, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fifth Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fifth Ward area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Rose Plaza priced from $850. Canal Street Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,001. Here are the most affordable Fifth Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$850
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1,001
CircuitA11BR,1BA$1,146
Prose Hardy YardsS11BR,1BA$1,285
Hardy Yards Apartment HomesMozart - A11BR,1BA$1,370
The Standard on the RiverE2Studio,1BA$1,429
City View Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,464
East End LoftsA131BR,1BA$1,622
The Mill ResidencesS31BR,1BA$1,625
500 Crawford ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fifth Ward, TX

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fifth Ward area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3/2 Model at Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Fifth Ward apartment is the 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Model at City View Lofts starting at $2,261 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fifth Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou3/23BR,2BA$1.42
City View Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.66
The Standard on the RiverA61BR,1BA$2.75
CircuitA10.21BR,1BA$2.03
Canal Street FlatsA31BR,1BA$1.62
East End LoftsA091BR,1BA$2.24
500 Crawford ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$2.35
Prose Hardy YardsS11BR,1BA$2.18
Hardy Yards Apartment HomesMozart - A11BR,1BA$2.43
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$1.69

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

Ranked #181

Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Fifth Ward Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

51 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fifth Ward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fifth Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fifth Ward is at Circuit listed at $1,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fifth Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fifth Ward Apartment is $850 at Rose Plaza.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fifth Ward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fifth Ward is starting from $1,492 at Canal Street Flats.

What is the most affordable Fifth Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Fifth Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Canal Street Flats and starts from $1,729.

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