Average Rent in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX Rents

Greater Fifth Ward rentals average $1,999 for a studio rental to $1,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $17 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,049 (110.49%) year-over-year from $950 to $1,999. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $257 (28.86%) year-over-year from $892 to $1,149. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.70%) year-over-year from $1,192 to $1,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $84 (-3.28%) year-over-year from $2,558 to $2,475. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $68 (3.63%) year-over-year from $1,882 to $1,950. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 20.59% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.18% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.93% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.14% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Oct 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $25.92 $1,999 $950 (110.49%) $1,675 (19.34%)
1 BR $18.46 $1,149 $892 (28.86%) $850 (35.18%)
2 BR $16.91 $1,200 $1,192 (0.70%) $1,570 (-23.55%)
3 BR $16.65 $2,475 $2,558 (-3.28%) $2,325 (6.45%)
4+ BR $16.20 $1,950 $1,882 (3.63%) $2,176 (-10.40%)

Historical Rents in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near Greater Fifth Ward

There are a total of 34 cities nearby Greater Fifth Ward. The average rent in Greater Fifth Ward is currently $1,941 per month. A total of 17 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Huntsville, TX, with an average rent of $1,050, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,000 per month.

Let's compare Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is 58.64% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.52% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX are about 16.67% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 34 total cities near Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Humble, TX $845 $959 $1,244 $1,150
Pasadena, TX $860 $960 $1,174 $1,500
Houston, TX $1,300 $1,200 $1,500 $1,750
La Porte, TX N/A $1,037 $1,324 $1,800
Stafford, TX $1,363 $1,207 $1,470 $1,850
Channelview, TX $3,000 $825 $1,350 $1,900
Atascocita, TX $1,405 $1,281 $1,592 $2,100
Fresno, TX N/A $1,475 $2,000 $2,100
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,150 $1,450 $2,200
Pearland, TX N/A $1,302 $1,620 $2,350

Top Neighborhoods Near Greater Fifth Ward

There are a total of 80 neighborhoods in or near Greater Fifth Ward. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Golfcrest, and Northshore. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 80 total neighborhoods in or near Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is currently around $1,800 per month. A total of 54 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Greater Fifth Ward's average rent, which is actually $1,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Greater Fifth Ward, Westwood has the most affordable average rent at $970 per month. Whereas, at $3,950 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Greater Fifth Ward. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX $895 $888 $1,350 $1,100
Golfcrest, Houston, TX $785 $759 $1,063 $1,108
Northshore, Houston, TX $695 $825 $1,019 $1,213
Lawndale - Wayside, Houston, TX N/A $980 $1,350 $1,290
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX $1,050 $1,005 $1,195 $1,295
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $949 $1,000 $1,575 $1,300
Astrodome, Houston, TX $850 $1,080 $1,495 $1,395
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX N/A $1,135 $1,465 $1,465
Eastex - Jensen, Houston, TX $2,300 $825 $1,250 $1,525
Trinity - Houston Gardens, Houston, TX $1,748 $1,275 $1,125 $1,650
East Houston, Houston, TX $1,900 N/A $1,075 $1,650
Clinton Park Tri-Community, Houston, TX N/A $875 $1,260 $1,690
South Park, Houston, TX N/A $923 $1,300 $1,700
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX $849 $1,000 $1,536 $1,735
Settagast, Houston, TX $3,500 N/A $1,250 $1,800
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,500 $1,030 $1,205 $1,850
MacGregor, Houston, TX $1,395 $1,160 $1,585 $1,850
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,250 $1,350 $2,265 $1,875
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,330 $1,560 $2,168 $1,900
University Place, Houston, TX $1,075 $1,372 $1,900 $1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,442 $1,413 $2,200 $1,965
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,730 $1,200 $1,755 $2,100
Second Ward, Houston, TX $1,253 $1,001 $1,623 $2,125
Independence Heights, Houston, TX N/A $1,250 $1,500 $2,150
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,518 $1,300 $2,185 $2,150
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,075 $1,175 $2,225
Fourth Ward, Houston, TX $1,359 $1,767 $2,400 $2,255
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,476 $1,659 $2,339 $2,442
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,005 $1,750 $2,805 $2,600
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,657 $2,200 $3,004 $2,600

Top Counties Near Greater Fifth Ward

There are a total of 30 counties located by Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Pasadena, TX, Baytown, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,925. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,583, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is 38.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is 3.87% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is 16.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX $860 $960 $1,167 $1,500
Baytown, TX $700 $950 $1,250 $1,645
Houston, TX $1,354 $1,199 $1,500 $1,800
Texas City-League City, TX $700 $1,100 $1,345 $1,872
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $980 $1,470 $1,950
Northeast Harris, TX $5,000 $950 $1,345 $1,950
Northwest Harris, TX $1,215 $1,075 $1,400 $2,050
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $1,348 $1,193 $1,450 $2,200
Sugar Land, TX $1,127 $1,260 $1,685 $2,250
Mont Belvieu, TX $12,000 $1,200 $1,390 $2,399

Top Zipcodes Near Greater Fifth Ward

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,900. A total of 29 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77015, Houston, TX at $1,094 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,830 per month is 77380, The Woodlands, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,213. That's at least $22 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is $1,162 per month. Or in other words, $20 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,577 per month. Which comes out to $17 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77020, Houston, TX $1,999 $1,150 $1,295 $1,998
77026, Houston, TX $500 $800 $990 $1,575
77003, Houston, TX $1,545 $1,318 $2,020 $2,500
77009, Houston, TX $1,734 $1,199 $1,850 $1,849
77011, Houston, TX $835 $850 $1,400 $1,400
77002, Houston, TX $1,525 $1,985 $2,735 $2,200
77023, Houston, TX $949 $1,000 $1,517 $1,300
77028, Houston, TX $1,900 N/A $1,250 $1,750
77004, Houston, TX $1,310 $1,332 $1,650 $2,100
77006, Houston, TX $1,250 $1,440 $2,251 $1,795

Frequently Asked Questions - Greater Fifth Ward Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,999 and an average price per square feet of $25.92. There are a total of 11 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Greater Fifth Ward.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,149 and an average price per square feet of $18.46. There are a total of 31 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Greater Fifth Ward.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $16.91. There are a total of 55 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Greater Fifth Ward.
How have rent prices in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 1.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.29%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is around $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.