
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (78 Rentals)
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Midtown Terrace Suites

2403 Southmore Blvd

2511 Rosalie St

The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios

2405 Alabama St

2218 Arbor St

3121 Cleburne St

Residences at the MED
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3016 Blodgett St

3238 Alabama St

4414 Woodside St

1624 Holman St

2501 Cleburne St

3406 La Branch St, Unit La Branch

2505 Delano St

3008 Truxillo St

Caroline Lofts

2303 Rosewood St

3448 Elgin St

2503 Delano St

3126 Webster St

3603 Bastrop St

2409 Bastrop St

2407 Bastrop St

Stella at The Medical Center

2620 Rosewood St

Centre at Columbia Court

3339 Simmons St

2002 Barbee St

Canal Street Flats

3119 Cleburne St

4301 Chartres St

2504 Isabella St

Hermann Park Lofts

2716 Truxillo St

2819 Berry St

2403 Cleburne St

2815 Winbern St

3415 La Branch St

3910 Dallas St

3437 Dennis St

2519 Calumet St

4203 Rusk St

2404 Wentworth St

4209 Walker St

3901 Delano St
Third Ward, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Third Ward?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Third Ward Studio Apartments | $1,365 | $700 | $2,100 |
Third Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $625 | $5,500 |
Third Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $750 | $6,753 |
Third Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,461 | $1,095 | $10,000+ |
Third Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $973 | $820 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available Third Ward Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Third Ward area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Midtown Terrace Suites priced from $700. 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 Third Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Midtown Terrace Suites | Midtown Terrace Suites | Studio,1BA | $700 |
The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios | Modern Studios | Studio,1BA | $750 |
Nubia Square | One Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Residences at the MED | 1 Bedroom A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
3016 Blodgett St | Junior1BR | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $846 |
Citadel on Elgin | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $951 |
Caroline Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $967 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third Ward, TX
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Third Ward area is the $1.20 price per square foot 2611 Riverside Dr Model at 2611 Riverside Dr in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $2,595. The second greatest value Third Ward apartment is the B1 Model at Haven at Elgin starting at $1,349 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Third Ward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Third Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2611 Riverside Dr | 2611 Riverside Dr | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.20 |
Haven at Elgin | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Stella at The Medical Center | 1 Bed, 1 Bath with Garage | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Caroline Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Eastwood Villa Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath w/ Plank Flooring | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Canal Street Flats | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Nubia Square | One Bedroom A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Residences at the MED | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
3016 Blodgett St | Junior1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThird Ward, Houston, TX
Ranked #115
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Third Ward, Houston, TX
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Getting Around the Third Ward Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
73 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
75 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
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 Third Ward Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Third Ward?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Third Ward is under $967.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Third Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Third Ward is Nubia Square which is listed at $799, while the average apartment in Third Ward costs $2,300.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Third 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 51 regular apartments in Third 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 Third Ward?
Cheap apartments in Third Ward have an average cost of $501 which is $1,799 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Third Ward.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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