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Second Ward, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Second Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Second Ward area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios priced from $750. Country Club Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Second Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Silhouette Apartments by UH StudiosModern StudiosStudio,1BA$750
Country Club Place ApartmentsFalcon Point1BR,1BA$799
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$844
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$846
Cleme Manor2x12BR,1BA$867
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$879
5609 Leeland Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$884
The Macie1x1 Reno1BR,1BA$979
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,023
The ExchangeS1pStudio,1BA$1,041

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Second Ward, TX

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Second 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 Second Ward apartment is the B4 Model at Magnolia Park Apartments starting at $1,480 with a $1.46 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou3/23BR,2BA$1.42
Magnolia Park ApartmentsB42BR,2BA$1.46
Haven at ElginB12BR,2BA$1.34
Cleme Manor2x12BR,1BA$1.17
Eastwood Villa Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath w/ Plank Flooring2BR,1BA$1.56
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Avenue J1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Country Club Place ApartmentsFalcon Point1BR,1BA$1.25
Fair Oaks Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.37
5609 Leeland Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Second Ward

What type of rentals are currently available in Second Ward?

There are currently 335 Apartments for Rent in Second Ward, TX with pricing that ranges from $450 to $14,179. There are also 307 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Second Ward ranging from $700 to $5,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Second Ward ranges from $700 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,626.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Second Ward range from $1,250 to $14,179, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $820.

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