Cheap Homes for Rent in Fifth Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (30 Rentals)

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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 3 Beds unit found at Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou priced from $649. Rose Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Fifth Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou3/23BR,2BA$649
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$850
CircuitE1Studio,1BA$1,175
Prose Hardy YardsS11BR,1BA$1,245
Hardy Yards Apartment HomesMozart - A11BR,1BA$1,370
The Standard on the RiverE2Studio,1BA$1,429
Canal Street FlatsB22BR,2BA$1,607
The Mill ResidencesS31BR,1BA$1,625
East End LoftsA131BR,1BA$1,648
Ely at the BallparkBiggio1BR,1BA$1,675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fifth Ward, TX

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fifth Ward area is the $1.53 price per square foot B2 Model at Canal Street Flats in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,607. The second greatest value Fifth Ward apartment is the A3 Model at 500 Crawford Apartments starting at $1,935 with a $2.06 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.
Canal Street FlatsB22BR,2BA$1.53
500 Crawford ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$2.06
City View Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.66
The Standard on the RiverA61BR,1BA$2.75
East End LoftsA091BR,1BA$2.27
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou1/11BR,1BA$1.22
CircuitA21BR,1BA$1.96
Prose Hardy YardsS11BR,1BA$2.11
Hardy Yards Apartment HomesMozart - A11BR,1BA$2.43
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fifth Ward

What type of rentals are currently available in Fifth Ward?

There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in Fifth Ward, TX with pricing that ranges from $800 to $14,148. There are also 130 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fifth Ward ranging from $800 to $4,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fifth Ward?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fifth Ward ranges from $800 to $4,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,810.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fifth Ward?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fifth Ward range from $1,345 to $14,148, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $4,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,045.

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