
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (87 Rentals)
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3439 Wentworth St

4203 Polk St

3401 Ennis St

3204 Napoleon St, Unit 3204

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The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios

3024 Elgin St

NHH Gray

EaDo Lofts

2536 Oakdale St, Unit 5 Studio
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3121 Isabella St, Unit 2

3121 Isabella St, Unit 4

3717 Tuam St

3311 Crawford St

4206 Walker St

3512 Canfield St

3426 Tuam St

4302 Polk St

2422 Southmore Blvd

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4106 Delano St
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2501 Cleburne St

2505 Delano St

3603 Bastrop St

1204 St Joseph St

3425 Nettleton St

2803 Cleburne St

4011 Delano St

4377 Varsity Ln

Centre at Columbia Court

3113 Arbor St
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CO/OP Eado

3229 Holman St

5005 Tierwester st, Unit 3

1509 Holman St

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Broadstone EADO

Drewery Place

The Hamilton

4308 Leeland St

3437 Dennis St

3617 Rosalie St
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3012 Live Oak St

2112 Berry St

3901 Dallas St

3237 Rosedale St

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Southmore Gardens

Beall Village

Zion Village

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Third Ward, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Third Ward?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Ward Studio Apartments | $871 | $750 | $999 |
| Third Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,527 | $520 | $9,475 |
| Third Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,080 | $624 | $3,924 |
| Third Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,251 | $975 | $6,063 |
| Third Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,371 | $740 | $6,583 |
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There are currently 87 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Third Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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Cheapest Available Third Ward Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the 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 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 Third Ward, TX
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 Third Ward apartment is the D Model at Midtown Grove starting at $1,524 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Third Ward neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 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 |
| Midtown Grove | D | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.86 |
| 4106 Delano St | 4106 Delano St | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Caroline Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 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 |
| 2536 Oakdale St, Unit 5 Studio | 2536 Oakdale St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Third Ward Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Third Ward?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Third Ward is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Third Ward?
The cheapest apartment in Third Ward is NHH Ennis which is listed at $520, while the average apartment in Third Ward costs $2,858.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 19 regular apartments in 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 Third Ward?
Cheap apartments in Third Ward have an average cost of $576 which is $2,282 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Third Ward.
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