
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Third Ward Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (46 Rentals)
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4430-4432 Bell St

2403 Southmore Blvd

3238 Alabama St

4414 Woodside St

3218 Alabama St
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1204 St Joseph St

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3214 Hutchins St

1624 Holman St

2501 Cleburne St

4206 Walker St

2407 Bastrop St

3424-3426 Tuam St

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2303 Rosewood St
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3448 Elgin St

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2507 Delano St

2503 Delano St

3126 Webster St

2411 Bastrop St
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2409 Bastrop St

2419 Rosedale St

2002 Barbee St

3925 Woodleigh St

2812 Wichita St

2601 Rosedale St

2820 Blodgett St
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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 |
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Third Ward Studio Apartments | $991 | $800 | $1,274 |
Third Ward 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,588 | $800 | $2,358 |
Third Ward 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $795 | $3,618 |
Third Ward 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $1,225 | $10,000+ |
Third Ward 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,077 | $799 | $1,850 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Nubia Square Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $868 |
3016 Blodgett St | Junior1BR | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Citadel on Elgin | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,023 |
Eastwood Villa Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,066 |
Broadstone EADO | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Drewery Place | M1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,605 |
The Hamilton | A7 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2704 Truxillo St, Unit 2704 | 2704 Truxillo St | 4BR,2BA | $0.88 |
Haven at Elgin | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
The Hamilton | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
Eastwood Villa Apartments | 2 Bed, 1 Bath w/ Plank Flooring | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
NHH Gray | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Citadel on Elgin | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
Nubia Square Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
3016 Blodgett St | Junior1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Drewery Place | M1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.09 |
Broadstone EADO | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleThird Ward, Houston, TX
Ranked #192
Among neighborhoods in Houston, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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
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 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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