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NHH Ennis
1887 Ennis StHouston, TX 77003
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733 N Drennan StHouston, TX 77003
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950 Villa De Matel RdHouston, TX 77023
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910 Fair Oaks RdHouston, TX 77023
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221 Caylor StHouston, TX 77011
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221 Caylor StHouston, TX 77011
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The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios
2617 Napoleon StHouston, TX 77004
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11 Norwood StHouston, TX 77011
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NHH Gray
2604 Gray StHouston, TX 77003
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5220 Avenue JHouston, TX 77011
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813 McKee StHouston, TX 77002
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800 Middle StHouston, TX 77003
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Second Ward, Houston, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Second Ward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second Ward Studio Apartments | $1,330 | $750 | $2,600 |
| Second Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,567 | $520 | $3,610 |
| Second Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,377 | $615 | $10,000+ |
| Second Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,429 | $704 | $10,000+ |
| Second Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $740 | $6,530 |
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Cheapest Available Second Ward Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Second Ward area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at NHH Ennis priced from $520. Country Club Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $693. Here are the most affordable Second Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHH Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $520 |
| Country Club Place Apartments | Bay Oaks | 1BR,1BA | $693 |
| Cleme Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $745 |
| Fair Oaks Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios | Modern Studios | Studio,1BA | $800 |
| Norwood Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $892 |
| Avenue J | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou | A1-50% | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Second Ward, TX
As of July 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Second Ward area is the $1.07 price per square foot Northgate Model at Country Club Place Apartments in the in the East End neighborhood starting from $1,126. The second greatest value Second Ward apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at Oaks at Wayside Apartments starting at $1,479 with a $1.44 price per square foot in the East End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Second Ward apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Country Club Place Apartments | Northgate | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Oaks at Wayside Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| Norwood Street Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Boutique Living Near University of Houston | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Fair Oaks Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 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 |
| Avenue J | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Cleme Manor | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Second Ward Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Second Ward?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Second Ward is under $902.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Second Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Second Ward is NHH Ennis which is listed at $520, while the average apartment in Second Ward costs $6,428.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Second 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 60 regular apartments in Second 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 Second Ward?
Cheap apartments in Second Ward have an average cost of $509 which is $5,919 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Second Ward.
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