The 1987–88 Cypriot Third Division was the 17th season of the Cypriot third-level football league. Digenis Akritas Morphou FC won their 1st title.

Fourteen teams participated in the 1987–88 Cypriot Third Division. All teams played against each other twice, once at their home and once away. The team with the most points at the end of the season crowned champions. The first two teams were promoted to 1988–89 Cypriot Second Division. The last three teams were relegated to the 1988–89 Cypriot Fourth Division.

Teams received two points for a win, one point for a draw and zero points for a loss.

• "Ο Διγενής πρωταθλητής". Philathlos (in Greek). 1988-05-23. p. 4.
• "Γ΄ κατηγορία". Phileleftheros (in Greek). 1988-06-20. p. 11.
• "Πρωταθλητής ο Διγενής". Simerini (in Greek). 1988-05-23. p. 13.

• Cypriot Third Division
• 1987–88 Cypriot First Division
• 1987–88 Cypriot Cup

v t e Cypriot Third Division
2023–24 clubs	AEP Anagennisi APEA APEP ASPIS Chalkanoras Ethnikos Latsion Ethnikos Assia Geroskipou Kedros Iraklis Kouris Olympias Omonia Ps. Ormideia Spartakos
Associated competitions	First Division Second Division STOK Elite Division Cypriot Cup Cypriot Super Cup Cypriot Cup for lower divisions Women's 1st Division Cypriot Women's Cup Cypriot Women's Super Cup
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