
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (95 Rentals)
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4203 Polk St

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The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios

3024 Elgin St

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2218 Isabella St

NHH Gray

1204 St Joseph St

EaDo Lofts

2503 Delano St

4334 Jefferson St
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1 Nettleton St

3311 Crawford St

3717 Tuam St

2410 Southmore Blvd

3512 Canfield St

4302 Polk St

2422 Southmore Blvd

4305 Polk St, Unit 4307 Polk St Garage Apt

Centre at Columbia Court

2501 Cleburne St
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2816 Wichita St

2816 Wichita St, Unit 1, Unit 1

4405 Woodside St, Unit 2

2812 Wichita St

4431 Clay St

4009 Lamar St

2706 Berry St

2706 Berry St

NHH Ennis

3425 Nettleton St
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2803 Cleburne St

4011 Delano St

4308 Leeland St

4388 Varsity Ln, Unit A, Unit A

3210 Winbern St

807 Cullen Blvd

3113 Arbor St

CO/OP Eado

3229 Holman St

5005 Tierwester st, Unit 3, Unit 3
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4445 Bell St

3901 Dallas St

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Broadstone EADO

The Hamilton

1509 Holman St

3012 Live Oak 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 | $971 | $800 | $1,274 |
| Third Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $795 | $4,604 |
| Third Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $825 | $4,172 |
| Third Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,252 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Third Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,488 | $820 | $6,779 |
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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 Studio unit found at The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios priced from $800. NHH Gray has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $868. Here are the most affordable Third Ward apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| NHH Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| CO/OP Eado | Minimalist (60) | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Gateway on Cullen | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,274 |
| Centre at Columbia Court | District | 2BR,2BA | $1,310 |
| Broadstone EADO | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,344 |
| Midtown Grove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,405 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third Ward, TX
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Third Ward area is the $1.06 price per square foot 2718 Cleburne St Model at 2718 Cleburne St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,585. The second greatest value Third Ward apartment is the B2 Model at The Hamilton starting at $1,755 with a $1.57 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2718 Cleburne St, Unit B | 2718 Cleburne St | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Hamilton | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Centre at Columbia Court | District | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
| Midtown Grove | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Caroline Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| EaDo Lofts | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 2218 Isabella St | 2218 Isabella St | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| NHH Ennis | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| CO/OP Eado | Minimalist Alt | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Third Ward Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Third Ward?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Third Ward is at The Silhouette Apartments by UH Studios listed at $800.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Third Ward Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Third Ward Apartment is $868 at NHH Gray.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Third Ward Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Third Ward is starting from $954 at EaDo Lofts.
What is the most affordable Third Ward Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Third Ward Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at EaDo Lofts and starts from $1,225.
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