Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Fifth Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (33 Rentals)

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property at 5902 Downing St.

$850

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$850

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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5902 Downing St., Unit A

5902 Downing St.
HoustonTX77020
property at 5405 Suez St

$950

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5405 Suez St

HoustonTX77020

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property at 3002 Market St

$1,100 - $1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3002 Market St

HoustonTX77020
property at 3411 Market St

$1,200

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$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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Cleme Manor
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Cleme Manor

5300 Coke StHouston, 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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4705 Lyons Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4705 Lyons Ave

4719 Lyons AveHouston, TX 77020
  • Utilities Included

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Brittons Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Brittons Place

3730 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 2 Beds unit found at Cleme Manor priced from $904. St. Elizabeth Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,326. Here are the most affordable Greater Fifth Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cleme Manor2x12BR,1BA$904
St. Elizabeth PlaceEfficiency - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio,1BA$1,326
Rose PlazaB12BR,1BA$1,379
The LauraB12BR,2BA$2,284

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Fifth Ward, TX

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Fifth Ward area is the $2.18 price per square foot B1 Model at The Laura in the in the Downtown Houston neighborhood starting from $2,284. The second greatest value Greater Fifth Ward apartment is the 2x1 Model at Cleme Manor starting at $904 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the East End 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.
The LauraB12BR,2BA$2.18
Cleme Manor2x12BR,1BA$1.22
Rose PlazaB12BR,1BA$1.88
St. Elizabeth PlaceEfficiency - ALL UTILITIES INCLUDEDStudio ,1BA$2.70

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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 $1,326.

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 $1,420 at St. Elizabeth Place.

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 $904 at Cleme Manor.

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