Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Greater Third Ward

$1,413/mo

increased by38%

vs previous year

The average rent in Greater Third Ward is $1,413 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $537 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Greater Third Ward

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Greater Third Ward rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX

Average rent prices in Greater Third Ward have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 38% 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 Third Ward, Houston, TX

Rent prices in Greater Third Ward vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Greater Third Ward is $1,013, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Greater Third Ward run $1,377 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $895.

Listings

Studio

$900

7%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,294

5%

39%

2 bedroom

$900

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,841

5%

22%

4 bedroom

$7,442

131%

490%

Studio

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,294

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

39%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,841

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,442

Last 30 days

131%

Last year

490%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Greater Third 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 Third Ward, Houston, TX compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Greater Third Ward and Fourth Ward by all bedroom counts and property types.

Greater Third Ward

Median rent price$1,413
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,854
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX is 24% lower than the median rent in Fourth Ward, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX

3122 Lucinda St #2996 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greater Third Ward apartment for rent in Houston

Luxury apartments in South Sideone month free

3122 Lucinda St #2996, Houston, TX 77004

2 beds

2 baths

$699

Apartment for rent

2410 2410 Southmore - 3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greater Third Ward apartment for rent in Houston

Southmore (2412) - 2410-03

2410 2410 Southmore - 3, Houston, TX 77004

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available May 7

3270-3274 Reeves - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.6

Good

3270-3274 Reeves

3270 Reeves St, Houston, TX 77004

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

2422 2422 Southmore - 3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Greater Third Ward apartment for rent in Houston

Southmore (2412) - 2422-03

2422 2422 Southmore - 3, Houston, TX 77004

3 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

Available May 7

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Frequently asked questions for Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX

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

How much is rent in Greater Third Ward?

The average rent in Greater Third Ward is $1,413 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Greater Third Ward?

Average rent prices in Greater Third Ward have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 38% since last year.

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

Rent in Greater Third Ward is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $537 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Greater Third Ward, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/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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