
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fifth Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (50 Rentals)
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5301 Collingsworth St

3502 Campbell St

3502 Campbell St

3031 Sumpter St

3502 Campbell St

4705 Lyons Ave

2419 Pannell St

3812 Wipprecht St

2705 Lorraine St
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St. Elizabeth Place

3802 Dabney St

3802 Dabney St

3802 Dabney St

Rose Plaza

5412 Market St

3020 Jewel St

5409 Suez St

5405 Suez St

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5602 Market St

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The Pointe at Bayou Bend

413 N LIVE OAK

3002 Market St

Wipprecht Apartments

5502 Morwood St

5505 Morwood St

5507 Morgood St

Pleasant Hill Village
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4705 Lyons Ave

2002 Bleker St

3345 Linn St

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5432 Makeig St

5434 Makeig St

1911 Benson St

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5405 Suez St

5405 Suez St
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3910 Hoffman St

3914 Hoffman St

5409 Suez St

Brittons Place
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Fifth Ward, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fifth Ward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fifth Ward Studio Apartments | $1,647 | $799 | $1,981 |
| Fifth Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $522 | $2,690 |
| Fifth Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,042 | $615 | $3,500 |
| Fifth Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $704 | $3,850 |
| Fifth Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,838 | $1,600 | $6,154 |
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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 $788. St. Elizabeth Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $887. Here are the most affordable Fifth Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou | C1ALT-30% | 3BR,2BA | $788 |
| St. Elizabeth Place | 1X1 - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | 1BR,1BA | $887 |
| Rose Plaza | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Pointe at Bayou Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,046 |
| Cleme Manor | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| The Mill Residences | S5 | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| The Laura | A9 | 1BR,1BA | $1,552 |
| Forth at Navigation | JR3 | Studio,1BA | $1,631 |
| East End Lofts | A06 TH | 1BR,1BA | $1,648 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fifth Ward, TX
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fifth Ward area is the $1.21 price per square foot 3x1 Model at Cleme Manor in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,110. The second greatest value Fifth Ward apartment is the A06 TH Model at East End Lofts starting at $1,648 with a $2.33 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleme Manor | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| East End Lofts | A06 TH | 1BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou | A1-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Pointe at Bayou Bend | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| The Laura | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
| Forth at Navigation | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| The Mill Residences | A22 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Rose Plaza | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| St. Elizabeth Place | Efficiency - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | Studio ,1BA | $2.02 |
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Best Local Schools in Fifth Ward, Houston, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fifth Ward Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fifth Ward?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fifth Ward is under $1,648.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fifth Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Fifth Ward is St. Elizabeth Place which is listed at $887, while the average apartment in Fifth Ward costs $2,325.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fifth 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 21 regular apartments in Fifth 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 Fifth Ward?
Cheap apartments in Fifth Ward have an average cost of $650 which is $1,675 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fifth Ward.
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