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3817 Anita St

HoustonTX77004

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2819 Berry St

HoustonTX77004

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5215 Palmer St

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2403 Southmore Blvd
Studio to 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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Beall Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Beall Village

4463 N Macgregor WayHouston, 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 $799. 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 ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$799
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$868
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,023
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,023
Eastwood Villa Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,066
Haven at ElginA21BR,1BA$1,199
Gateway on CullenStudioStudio,1BA$1,274

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Third Ward, TX

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Third Ward area is the $0.23 price per square foot 3613 Rosalie St Model at 3613 Rosalie St, Unit B in the in the Third Ward neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Third Ward apartment is the 2218 Isabella St Model at 2218 Isabella St, Unit 1 starting at $1,585 with a $1.13 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.
3613 Rosalie St, Unit B3613 Rosalie St1BR,1BA$0.23
2218 Isabella St, Unit 12218 Isabella St2BR,1.5BA$1.13
4019 Woodleigh St, Unit 4019 # Dn4019 Woodleigh St2BR,1BA$0.96
Midtown GroveC2BR,2BA$1.56
4106 Delano St, Unit 14106 Delano St2BR,1BA$1.31
Eastwood Villa Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
NHH Gray1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
NHH Ennis1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Citadel on ElginOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.57
Nubia Square ApartmentsA2R2BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Third Ward, Houston, TX

Ranked #280

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Third Ward, Houston, TX

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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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,274.

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 $799, while the average apartment in Third Ward costs $27,173.

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

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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