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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 Rose Plaza priced from $850. Cleme Manor has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $867. Here are the most affordable Fifth Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$850
Cleme Manor2x12BR,1BA$867
St. Elizabeth PlaceEfficiency - ALL BILLS INCLUDEDStudio,1BA$994
The LauraS1Studio,1BA$1,158
CircuitA1A1BR,1BA$1,230
Prose Hardy YardsS11BR,1BA$1,285
Standard on the RiverE2Studio,1BA$1,299
Skyline at MidtownA111BR,1BA$1,366
Hardy Yards Apartment HomesMozart - A11BR,1BA$1,370
City View Lofts1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,464

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fifth Ward, TX

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fifth Ward area is the $2.00 price per square foot B3 Model at 500 Crawford Apartments in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $2,620. The second greatest value Fifth Ward apartment is the 3/2 Model at Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou starting at $1,775 with a $1.42 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.
500 Crawford ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$2.00
Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou3/23BR,2BA$1.42
Canal Street FlatsC23BR,2BA$1.35
Cleme Manor2x12BR,1BA$1.17
Skyline at MidtownA101BR,1BA$2.08
East End LoftsA041BR,1BA$2.39
CircuitA1A1BR,1BA$2.03
Prose Hardy YardsS11BR,1BA$2.18
Hardy Yards Apartment HomesMozart - A11BR,1BA$2.43
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fifth Ward

What type of rentals are currently available in Fifth Ward?

There are currently 119 Apartments for Rent in Fifth Ward, TX with pricing that ranges from $750 to $14,198. There are also 141 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fifth Ward ranging from $720 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fifth Ward?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fifth Ward ranges from $720 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,738.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fifth Ward?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fifth Ward range from $1,345 to $14,198, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,340 to $5,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,790 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,795.

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