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

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2407 Bastrop St

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2002 Barbee St

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Third Ward, Houston, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Midtown Terrace SuitesMidtown Terrace SuitesStudio,1BA$700
The Silhouette Apartments by UH StudiosModern StudiosStudio,1BA$750
Nubia SquareOne Bedroom A11BR,1BA$799
Residences at the MED1 Bedroom A11BR,1BA$799
3016 Blodgett StJunior1BR1BR,1BA$800
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$846
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$951
Caroline LoftsA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2611 Riverside Dr2611 Riverside Dr3BR,3.5BA$1.20
Haven at ElginB12BR,2BA$1.34
Stella at The Medical Center1 Bed, 1 Bath with Garage1BR,1BA$1.71
Caroline LoftsA11BR,1BA$1.35
Eastwood Villa Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath w/ Plank Flooring2BR,1BA$1.56
Canal Street FlatsA11BR,1BA$1.59
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.26
Nubia SquareOne Bedroom A21BR,1BA$1.33
Residences at the MED1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.34
3016 Blodgett StJunior1BR1BR,1BA$1.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Third Ward, Houston, TX

Ranked #115

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Third Ward, Houston, TX

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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.

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