Lockwood on Buffalo Bayou
733 N Drennan St,
Houston, TX 77003
$522 - $1,775
1-3 Beds
Second Ward
Houston, TX
Second Ward - Houston, TX Area Guide
A historic ward of Houston known for its delectable eateries
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Public Transit
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Restaurants
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Historic
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A hip urban neighborhood in Downtown Houston, the Second Ward is home to many historic buildings showcasing an Art Deco flair. Known as historical political district in the East End community of Houston, the Second Ward was one of the four original wards of the city in the 19th century. Houston’s second ward offers a wide array of rentals, ranging from studios in historic industrial buildings to modern three-bedroom complexes.
Locals have several restaurants to choose from. Head over to the beer garden at Moon Tower Inn on Canal Street, or check out the raved about El Tiempo Cantina, a Tex-Mex joint on Navigation Boulevard. The White Swan offers live music and a laid-back vibe, while Sigma Brewing Company is known for their top-notch selection of craft brews. Enjoy local gems in Houston’s Second Ward like the Harrisburg Art Museum and Settegast Park. Residents of the Second Ward appreciate this neighborhood’s easy access to major interstates like 69, 45, and 10 and to public transit like the Second Ward light rail station.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Second Ward is $1,149 for one bedroom, $1,437 for two bedrooms, and $1,787 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Second Ward has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
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1 BR
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692 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,149/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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912 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,437/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,113 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,787/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Second Ward - Houston, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Second Ward - Houston, TX offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Second Ward - Houston, TX provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Second Ward - Houston, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Discovery Green
- Woodland Park
- Children's Museum of Houston
- Cockrell Butterfly Center
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- William P Hobby
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.