
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Greater Third Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (66 Rentals)
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3439 Wentworth St

4203 Polk St

3401 Ennis St

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The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios

3204 Napoleon St, Unit 3204

3024 Elgin St

NHH Gray

EaDo Lofts

3121 Isabella St, Unit 2
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3121 Isabella St, Unit 4

3717 Tuam St

3426 Tuam St

3512 Canfield St

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4106 Delano St

2501 Cleburne St

2505 Delano St

3603 Bastrop St

1204 St Joseph St

3425 Nettleton St
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2803 Cleburne St

4011 Delano St

4377 Varsity Ln

Centre at Columbia Court

3113 Arbor St

CO/OP Eado

3229 Holman St

5005 Tierwester st, Unit 3

4308 Leeland St

3437 Dennis St
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3617 Rosalie St

3012 Live Oak St

2112 Berry St

3237 Rosedale St

3901 Dallas St

Zion Village

Bastrop Plaza Apartments

Nubia Square Apartments

2819 Berry St

3008-3014 Truxillo St
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2411 Bastrop St

2712 Holman St

2409 Bastrop St

3009 Callie St

2619 Nettleton St

2504 Isabella St

3016 Blodgett St

Citadel on Elgin

2611 Tierwester St

Twelve Canfield Place
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Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Greater Third Ward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Third Ward Studio Apartments | $858 | $750 | $999 |
| Greater Third Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,357 | $520 | $9,475 |
| Greater Third Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,528 | $624 | $2,300 |
| Greater Third Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,393 | $1,225 | $6,063 |
| Greater Third Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,371 | $740 | $6,583 |
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Cheapest Available Greater Third Ward Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Greater Third Ward area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at NHH Ennis priced from $520. Nubia Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. Here are the most affordable Greater Third Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHH Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $520 |
| Nubia Square Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
| The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios | Modern Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $892 |
| Gateway on Cullen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Citadel on Elgin | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,046 |
| CO/OP Eado | Minimalist (60) | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Greater Third Ward, TX
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Greater Third Ward area is the $1.13 price per square foot 2218 Isabella St Model at 2218 Isabella St, Unit 1 in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,585. The second greatest value Greater Third Ward apartment is the 4106 Delano St Model at 4106 Delano St starting at $1,100 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Third Ward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Greater Third Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2218 Isabella St, Unit 1 | 2218 Isabella St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| 4106 Delano St | 4106 Delano St | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| NHH Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.80 |
| Citadel on Elgin | Studio Bedroom, One Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.01 |
| Nubia Square Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| CO/OP Eado | Minimalist | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| Haven at Elgin | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios | Modern Studios | Studio ,1BA | $2.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Greater Third Ward Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Greater Third Ward?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Greater Third Ward is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Greater Third Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Greater Third Ward is NHH Ennis which is listed at $520, while the average apartment in Greater Third Ward costs $3,004.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Greater Third Ward?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 17 regular apartments in Greater Third Ward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Greater Third Ward?
Cheap apartments in Greater Third Ward have an average cost of $401 which is $2,603 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Greater Third Ward.
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