Third Ward Houston Housing

Third Ward is one of Houston's most historic African American neighborhoods, home to Texas Southern University, University of Houston, and a rich cultural heritage. The neighborhood is experiencing significant revitalization, with new development alongside longtime community institutions and historic homes.

Housing in Third Ward includes affordable single-family rentals, small apartment complexes, new townhomes from developers, and historic homes. Rents have been rising with development but remain more accessible than surrounding inner-loop neighborhoods — one-bedrooms from $900 to $1,800/mo, two-bedrooms from $1,400 to $2,400/mo, and standalone homes from $1,600 to $2,800/mo.

Third Ward's location is a genuine advantage — the Texas Medical Center is 10 minutes south, Downtown is 10 minutes north, and both TSU and UH campuses are within or adjacent to the neighborhood. The Ensemble/HCC METRORail stop provides additional connectivity. Emancipation Park and the Project Row Houses art complex are neighborhood anchors.

We connect renters with available housing in Third Ward, including options close to campus and hospital campuses. Submit an inquiry and we'll reach out with matches.