Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Fifth Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (40 Rentals)

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4705 Lyons Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4705 Lyons Ave

4719 Lyons AveHouston, TX 77020
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Cleme Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cleme Manor

5300 Coke StHouston, TX 77020
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Brittons Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brittons Place

3730 Lyons AveHouston, 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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2326 Bringhurst St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2326 Bringhurst St

2326 Bringhurst StHouston, TX 77026

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Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Greater Fifth Ward Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater 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 Greater 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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Fifth Ward, TX

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Greater Fifth Ward area is the $1.17 price per square foot 2x1 Model at Cleme Manor in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $867. The second greatest value Greater Fifth Ward apartment is the A9 Model at The Laura starting at $1,831 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Downtown Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Fifth Ward apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cleme Manor2x12BR,1BA$1.17
The LauraA91BR,1BA$2.88
Rose PlazaA1BR,1BA$1.69

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Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

Ranked #151

Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Fifth Ward Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Greater Fifth Ward?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Greater Fifth Ward is at St. Elizabeth Place listed at $994.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Greater Fifth Ward Apartment is $850 at Rose Plaza.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Greater Fifth Ward is starting from $867 at Cleme Manor.

What is the most affordable Greater Fifth Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Greater Fifth Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cleme Manor and starts from $1,064.

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