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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fifth Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (75 Rentals)
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$522 - $1,7751 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou
733 N Drennan StHouston, TX 77003
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$531 - $1,645Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
St. Elizabeth Place
4514 Lyons AveHouston, TX 77020
5301 Collingsworth St
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Rose Plaza
3031 Sumpter StHouston, TX 77026
2419 Pannell St
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3812 Wipprecht St
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3802 Dabney St
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5412 Market St
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5409 Suez St
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4409 Hershe St
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5304 Arapahoe St
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5906 Hillsboro St
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5602 Market St
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413 N LIVE OAK
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3903 Broyles St
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1704 Sam Wilson St
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4903 Noble St
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2202 Solo St
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4145 Conroy St
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$1,300 - $3,5001 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Mill Residences
2315 Navigation BlvdHouston, TX 77003
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2002 Bleker St
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3310 Campbell St
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2313 Kirk St
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5441 Makeig St
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1911 Benson St
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2238 Hutton St
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5405 Suez St
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5405 Suez St
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5405 Suez St
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1706 Wipprecht St
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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 | $1,587 | $531 | $1,987 |
| Fifth Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,689 | $522 | $2,690 |
| Fifth Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $615 | $3,500 |
| Fifth Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $704 | $4,207 |
| Fifth Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,333 | $3,333 | $3,333 |
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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 Studio unit found at St. Elizabeth Place priced from $531. Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $704. Here are the most affordable Fifth Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Place | Efficiency - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | Studio,1BA | $531 |
| Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou | C1ALT-30% | 3BR,2BA | $704 |
| Rose Plaza | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Cleme Manor | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $904 |
| The Mill Residences | S2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| The Laura | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,310 |
| Standard on the River | E3 | Studio,1BA | $1,429 |
| Forth at Navigation | JR1 | Studio,1BA | $1,466 |
| East End Lofts | A04 | 1BR,1BA | $1,544 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fifth Ward, TX
As of November 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fifth Ward area is the $1.69 price per square foot 2X1 - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED Model at St. Elizabeth Place in the in the Second Ward neighborhood starting from $1,508. The second greatest value Fifth Ward apartment is the B01 Model at East End Lofts starting at $1,956 with a $2.31 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. |
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| St. Elizabeth Place | 2X1 - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| East End Lofts | B01 | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| Cleme Manor | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou | A1-60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| The Laura | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $2.76 |
| Standard on the River | E3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.57 |
| The Mill Residences | A22 | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Forth at Navigation | JR1 | Studio ,1BA | $2.87 |
| Rose Plaza | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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Getting Around the Fifth Ward Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
51 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
55 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
47 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,544.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fifth Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Fifth Ward is Rose Plaza which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Fifth Ward costs $3,246.
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 7 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 $537 which is $2,709 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fifth Ward.
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