
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Second Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (112 Rentals)
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3257 Winbern St

5249 Clay St

27 Norwood St

The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios

5327 Bell St

7133 Avenue C

5530 Truett St

4630 Woodside St

Country Club Place Apartments
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214 Sidney St

4811 Oakland St

1723 Alta Vista St

7019 Bonham St

1602 Henninger St

Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou

3238 Alabama St

5044 Jefferson St

6823 Ave E

6816 Sherman St

11 Norwood St

3605 Runnels St

4414 Woodside St

5320 Polk St

4615 Market St

4626 Bell St

1506 Collier St

Fair Oaks Apartments

4705 Lyons Ave

1 Greenwood St

309 Hutcheson St

2503 Delano St

2505 Delano St

1402 Gustav St

4518 New Orleans St

102 Bryan St

4615 Schroeder St

107 Altic St

5201 Market St

3448 Elgin St

St. Elizabeth's Place

6914 Gonzales St

4927 Leeland St

3126 Webster St

17 Norwood St

5602 Market St

5654 Market St
Second Ward, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Second Ward?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Second Ward Studio Apartments | $1,410 | $750 | $2,220 |
Second Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $595 | $3,735 |
Second Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,409 | $850 | $10,000+ |
Second Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,003 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Second Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,518 | $820 | $5,340 |
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Cheapest Available Second Ward Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Second Ward area of Houston, TX is a 3 Beds unit found at Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou priced from $649. The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Second Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $649 |
The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios | Modern Studios | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Country Club Place Apartments | Hearthstone | 1BR,1BA | $783 |
Avenue J | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $844 |
NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $846 |
Cleme Manor | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $867 |
5609 Leeland Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $884 |
1408 Hughes St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
The Macie | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $939 |
Fair Oaks Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Second Ward, TX
As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Second Ward area is the $0.52 price per square foot 3/2 Model at Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $649. The second greatest value Second Ward apartment is the B4 Model at Magnolia Park Apartments starting at $1,490 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Second Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou | 3/2 | 3BR,2BA | $0.52 |
Magnolia Park Apartments | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Haven at Elgin | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Fair Oaks Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
1408 Hughes St | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Cleme Manor | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
The Macie | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Avenue J | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Country Club Place Apartments | Falcon Point | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSecond Ward, Houston, TX
Ranked #60
Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the Second Ward Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
57 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Second Ward Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Second Ward?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Second Ward is under $949.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Second Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Second Ward is Country Club Place Apartments which is listed at $783, while the average apartment in Second Ward costs $2,332.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Second Ward?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 39 regular apartments in Second Ward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Second Ward?
Cheap apartments in Second Ward have an average cost of $517 which is $1,815 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Second Ward.
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