Last updated on May 17, 2026

Average rent in
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Greater Fifth Ward

$1,580/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Greater Fifth Ward is $1,580 per month as of May 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $369 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Greater Fifth Ward

36

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Greater Fifth Ward rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 13% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $1,299, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Greater Fifth Ward run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,545

10%

39%

1 bedroom

$850

8%

41%

2 bedroom

$1,047

6%

30%

3 bedroom

$2,637

1%

16%

4 bedroom

$4,205

32%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,047

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,637

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,205

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

9%

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$1,580
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX is 76% higher than the median rent in Kashmere Gardens, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX

6116 1/2 Octavia St #1-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greater Fifth Ward apartment for rent in Houston

Octavia Street (6116 & 6116 1/2) - T - 1/2

6116 1/2 Octavia St #1-2, Houston, TX 77026

2 beds

1 bath

$779

Apartment for rent

Available May 8

3822 Dabney St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greater Fifth Ward condo for rent in Houston

Dabney Condos

3822 Dabney St, Houston, TX 77026

2 beds

1 bath

$985

Condo for rent

Available Jan 22

3802 Dabney Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

3802 Dabney Apartments

3802 Dabney St, Houston, TX 77026

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

4509 Courtney St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Greater Fifth Ward house for rent in Houston

House for rent

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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 $1,580 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Greater Fifth Ward?

Average rent prices in Greater Fifth Ward have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

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

Rent in Greater Fifth Ward is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $369 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 $63,000/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).

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