Cheap Homes for Rent in Fifth Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (12 Rentals)

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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. Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,091. Here are the most affordable Fifth Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$850
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouA1-60%1BR,1BA$1,091
Standard on the RiverE2Studio,1BA$1,244
St. Elizabeth PlaceEfficiency - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio,1BA$1,326
The LauraS1Studio,1BA$1,344

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fifth Ward, TX

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fifth Ward area is the $2.28 price per square foot A2A Model at Standard on the River in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $1,655. The second greatest value Fifth Ward apartment is the A06 TH Model at East End Lofts starting at $1,535 with a $2.17 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 RiverA2A1BR,1BA$2.28
East End LoftsA06 TH1BR,1BA$2.17
Lockwood on Buffalo BayouA1-60%1BR,1BA$1.59
The LauraS2Studio ,1BA$2.76
Forth at NavigationJR2Studio ,1BA$2.58
The Mill ResidencesA221BR,1BA$2.89
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$1.69
St. Elizabeth PlaceEfficiency - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio ,1BA$2.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

Ranked #224

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fifth Ward

What type of rentals are currently available in Fifth Ward?

There are currently 79 Apartments for Rent in Fifth Ward, TX with pricing that ranges from $522 to $3,500. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fifth Ward ranging from $750 to $4,200.

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 $750 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,703.

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