Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Greater Fifth Ward

$1,200/mo

decreased by34%

vs previous year

The average rent in Greater Fifth Ward is $1,200 per month as of November 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$0.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Greater Fifth Ward

53

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Greater Fifth Ward rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

Average rent prices in Greater Fifth Ward have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 34% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

Rent prices in Greater Fifth Ward vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Greater Fifth Ward is $850, whereas a house costs $2,262. 1-bedroom apartments in Greater Fifth Ward run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,310.

Listings

Studio

$1,302

No Change

28%

1 bedroom

$1,037

11%

5%

2 bedroom

$900

3%

33%

3 bedroom

$2,400

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,422

36%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,302

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,037

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

33%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,422

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

11%

Kashmere Gardens

Average rent

$975

Magnolia Park

Average rent

$959

Meadowbrook Allendale

Average rent

$1,095

Northshore

Average rent

$949

Northside Northline

Average rent

$1,190

Second Ward

Average rent

$2,075

Apartments

Average rent

$850

Last year

53%

Condos

Average rent

$1,487

Last year

58%

Houses

Average rent

$2,262

Last year

2%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,037

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Greater Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Greater Fifth Ward

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is 23% higher than the median rent in Kashmere Gardens, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

Sydnor Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

Sydnor Street

1412 Sydnor St, Houston, TX 77020

1–2 beds

1 bath

$650–$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2306 HARLEM - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.8

Very good

2306 HARLEM

2306 Harlem St, Houston, TX 77020

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Wheatley Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Wheatley Apartments

5408 Market St, Houston, TX 77020

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3542.5 Des Chaumes St. - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

Very good

3542.5 Des Chaumes St.

Des Chaumes St, Houston, TX 77026

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4109 Hare St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greater Fifth Ward house for rent in Houston

Modern Farmhouse, Mins Restaurants & Attractions

4109 Hare St #NA, Houston, TX 77020

4 beds

2.5 baths

$6,950

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2105 Sam Wilson St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greater Fifth Ward house for rent in Houston

Heart of Houston | Modern Open-Concept (3BD/2.5BA)

2105 Sam Wilson St #NA, Houston, TX 77020

3 beds

2.5 baths

$6,750

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2905 Baer St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$3,893

Price dropped $295Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4249 Clinton Dr #LRA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greater Fifth Ward apartment for rent in Houston

Wait Until You See the Price

4249 Clinton Dr #LRA, Houston, TX 77020

1 bed

1 bath

$1,950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3031 Sumpter St - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8.3

Very good

3031 Sumpter St

3031 Sumpter St, Houston, TX 77026

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5605 Mulvey St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$3,317

Price dropped $599Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
91 Jensen Dr #RSOTR - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

Studio

1 bath

$1,299

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3499 Clinton Dr #RSOTR - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greater Fifth Ward apartment for rent in Houston

Wait… This Is Available?

3499 Clinton Dr #RSOTR, Houston, TX 77020

Studio

1 bath

$1,299

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
91 Jensen Dr #RSOTR - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

Studio

1 bath

$1,299

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5605 Mulvey St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$3,317

Price dropped $599Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2905 Baer St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$3,893

Price dropped $295Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Wipprecht (3812) - Photo 1 of 1

23m ago

9

Excellent

Wipprecht (3812)

3806 Wipprecht St, Houston, TX 77026

1 bed

1 bath

$650–$800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2905 Baer St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$3,893

Price dropped $295Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5605 Mulvey St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$3,317

Price dropped $599Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2308 Harlem - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

2308 Harlem

2308 Harlem St, Houston, TX 77020

1 bed

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3714 Dabney Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

3714 Dabney Apartments

3714 Dabney St, Houston, TX 77026

1 bed

1 bath

$685

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Greater Fifth Ward rental market.

How much is rent in Greater Fifth Ward?

The average rent in Greater Fifth Ward is $1,200 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Greater Fifth Ward?

Average rent prices in Greater Fifth Ward have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 34% since last year.

How does Greater Fifth Ward rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Greater Fifth Ward is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Greater Fifth Ward?

To comfortably afford rent in Greater Fifth Ward, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).