Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fifth Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (62 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Fifth Ward area of Houston.

property at 4705 Lyons Ave

$840 - $895

1 Bedroom Rentals

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4705 Lyons Ave

HoustonTX77020
property at 5902 Downing St.

$850

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$850
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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5902 Downing St., Unit A

5902 Downing St.
HoustonTX77020
property at 3802 Dabney St

$895 - $925

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3802 Dabney St

HoustonTX77026

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property at 5405 Suez St

$950

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5405 Suez St

HoustonTX77020
property at 413 N LIVE OAK

$1,100

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$1,100
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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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413 N LIVE OAK

HoustonTX77003
property at 3002 Market St

$1,100 - $1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3002 Market St

HoustonTX77020

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Wipprecht Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wipprecht Apartments

3802-3812 Wipprecht StHouston, TX 77026
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Cleme Manor
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Cleme Manor

5300 Coke StHouston, TX 77020
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Pleasant Hill Village
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pleasant Hill Village

3814 Lyons AveHouston, TX 77020
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4705 Lyons Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4705 Lyons Ave

4719 Lyons AveHouston, TX 77020
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The Legacy Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Legacy Apartments

3905 Lockwood DrHouston, TX 77026
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Brittons Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brittons Place

3730 Lyons AveHouston, TX 77020
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Fifth Ward, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Fifth Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Fifth Ward area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou priced from $902. Cleme Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here are the most affordable Fifth Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouA1-50%1BR,1BA$902
Cleme Manor3x13BR,1BA$1,110
Rose PlazaB12BR,1BA$1,200
The Mill ResidencesS51BR,1BA$1,225
The Pointe at Bayou BendB32BR,2BA$1,253
Standard on the RiverE3Studio,1BA$1,325
St. Elizabeth PlaceEfficiency - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio,1BA$1,326
East End LoftsA191BR,1BA$1,527
Forth at NavigationJR1Studio,1BA$1,603
The LauraS2Studio,1BA$1,719

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fifth Ward, TX

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fifth Ward area is the $1.37 price per square foot C1 Model at The Pointe at Bayou Bend in the in the Eastwood neighborhood starting from $1,445. The second greatest value Fifth Ward apartment is the 2x1 Model at Cleme Manor starting at $904 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fifth Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Pointe at Bayou BendC13BR,2BA$1.37
Cleme Manor2x12BR,1BA$1.22
Rose PlazaB12BR,1BA$1.64
East End LoftsA06 TH1BR,1BA$2.32
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouA1-50%1BR,1BA$1.32
The LauraS2Studio ,1BA$2.67
Forth at NavigationJR4Studio ,1BA$2.67
The Mill ResidencesA221BR,1BA$2.89
Standard on the RiverE2Studio ,1BA$2.75
St. Elizabeth PlaceEfficiency - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio ,1BA$2.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fifth Ward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Fifth Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Fifth Ward is at Standard on the River listed at $1,325.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Fifth Ward Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Fifth Ward Apartment is $902 at Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Fifth Ward Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Fifth Ward is starting from $904 at Cleme Manor.

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