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property at 2502 Saltus St

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2502 Saltus St, Unit 3

2502 Saltus St
HoustonTX77003

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property at 413 N LIVE OAK

$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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413 N LIVE OAK

HoustonTX77003

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property at 4049 Lucille St

$1,200

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$1,200
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4049 Lucille St

HoustonTX77026
property at 3411 Market St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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3411 Market St

HoustonTX77020

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property at 3107 Altoona St

$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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3107 Altoona St

HoustonTX77026

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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 Cleme Manor priced from $745. Wipprecht (3812) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Fifth Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cleme Manor1x11BR,1BA$745
Wipprecht (3812)Wipprecht (3812) - 34 -...1BR,1BA$800
The Pointe at Bayou BendA1BR,1BA$1,079
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouA1-60%1BR,1BA$1,091
St. Elizabeth PlaceEfficiency - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio,1BA$1,160
The Mill ResidencesS31BR,1BA$1,399
Standard on the RiverE2Studio,1BA$1,399
Forth at NavigationJR6Studio,1BA$1,865
The LauraA41BR,1BA$2,005

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fifth Ward, TX

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fifth Ward area is the $2.93 price per square foot B2.3 Model at Standard on the River in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $3,420. The second greatest value Fifth Ward apartment is the A4 Model at The Laura starting at $2,005 with a $2.42 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Standard on the RiverB2.32BR,2BA$2.93
The LauraA41BR,1BA$2.42
Forth at NavigationA41BR,1BA$2.43
3914 Pickfair St, Unit 2B1B3914 Pickfair St2BR,1BA$1.34
Wipprecht (3812)Wipprecht (3812) - 34 -...1BR,1BA$1.07
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouA1-60%1BR,1BA$1.59
The Pointe at Bayou BendA1BR,1BA$1.63
Cleme Manor1x11BR,1BA$1.28
The Mill ResidencesS61BR,1BA$2.80
St. Elizabeth PlaceEfficiency - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio ,1BA$2.36

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fifth Ward

What type of rentals are currently available in Fifth Ward?

There are currently 101 Apartments for Rent in Fifth Ward, TX with pricing that ranges from $522 to $4,176. There are also 183 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fifth Ward ranging from $700 to $4,000.

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 $700 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,127.

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 $704 to $4,176, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,460 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,651.

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