Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (46 Rentals)

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2403 Southmore Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

2403 Southmore Blvd

2403 Southmore BlvdHouston, TX 77004
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Southmore Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southmore Gardens

2408-2412 Southmore BlvdHouston, TX 77004
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Tower5040
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Tower5040

5040 Calhoun RdHouston, TX 77004
Student Housing
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Beall Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beall Village

4463 N Macgregor WayHouston, TX 77004
Senior Living
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EaDo Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

EaDo Lofts

3448 Coyle StHouston, TX 77003
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4414 Woodside St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4414 Woodside St

4414 Woodside StHouston, TX 77023
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2819 Berry St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2819 Berry St

2819 Berry StHouston, TX 77004
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3008-3014 Truxillo St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3008-3014 Truxillo St

3008-3014 Truxillo StHouston, TX 77004
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1624 Holman St
Studio Apartments

1624 Holman St

1624 Holman StHouston, TX 77004
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Citadel on Elgin
1 Bedroom Apartments

Citadel on Elgin

3331 Elgin StHouston, TX 77004
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Twelve Canfield Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twelve Canfield Place

3800 Canfield StHouston, TX 77004
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Third Ward, Houston, TX Local Guide

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 Nubia Square Apartments priced from $860. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Nubia Square ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$860
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$868
3016 Blodgett StJunior1BR1BR,1BA$900
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,023
Eastwood Villa Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,066
Broadstone EADOS11BR,1BA$1,395
Drewery PlaceM11BR,1BA$1,605
The HamiltonA71BR,1BA$1,740

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third Ward, TX

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Third Ward area is the $0.88 price per square foot 2704 Truxillo St Model at 2704 Truxillo St, Unit 2704 in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Third Ward apartment is the B1 Model at Haven at Elgin starting at $1,349 with a $1.34 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2704 Truxillo St, Unit 27042704 Truxillo St4BR,2BA$0.88
Haven at ElginB12BR,2BA$1.34
The HamiltonA71BR,1BA$2.05
Eastwood Villa Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath w/ Plank Flooring2BR,1BA$1.56
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$2.16
Nubia Square ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.33
3016 Blodgett StJunior1BR1BR,1BA$1.64
Drewery PlaceM11BR,1BA$3.09
Broadstone EADOS11BR,1BA$3.11

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Third Ward, Houston, TX

Ranked #192

Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Third Ward Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

73 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

57 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Third Ward Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Third Ward?

The cheapest apartment in Third Ward is Nubia Square Apartments which is listed at $860, while the average apartment in Third Ward costs $2,375.

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 13 regular apartments in Third Ward that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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