
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (597 Rentals)
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Cole Creek Estates

Copperwood Ranch

SADDLE CREEK VILLAGE

Forest Pointe

Catalon

Manor at Jersey Village

Rockridge Springs Apartments

La Esencia Apartments

The Worthington at the Beltway
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Timbers of Cranbrook

Willow Bend Apartments

The Arden Cypress Station

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Royal Phoenician

Salado at Cityview

Park Trails

The Prescott

Cypress Creek

The Arden Greenwood
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Serena Forest Apartments

Villa Nueva Apartments

Brookfield

Sedona Pointe

Hacienda Bonita Apartments

2431 Cypress Creek Pkwy

Serena Grove I Apartments
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The Park at Salerno

Timbers of Inwood Forest

The Park at San Vicente

The Reserve at Rye 290

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Rock Creek at Hollow Tree

Steepleway Downs

Casa Del Mar

The Linc At Cypress

Westmount at London Park Apartments
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Augusta North Houston

Landings At Northpoint

Walnut Creek

The 910 Apartments

The Meadows

Bridges of Cypress Creek Apartment Homes

51TEN Townhomes

Avery Place

Lakebridge Apartments

Champion Oaks
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Northwest Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Houston?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Houston Studio Apartments | $1,028 | $647 | $1,823 |
| Northwest Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,261 | $456 | $5,460 |
| Northwest Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,660 | $498 | $8,670 |
| Northwest Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,254 | $663 | $8,398 |
| Northwest Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,964 | $1,220 | $6,941 |
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Cheapest Available Northwest Houston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at The Rylan Vintage Park priced from $105. Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+ has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $463. Here are the most affordable Northwest Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rylan Vintage Park | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $105 |
| Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+ | A1-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $463 |
| SADDLE CREEK VILLAGE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Forest Pointe | 1 Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living) | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $514 |
| Breckenridge At Cityview | 1x1 504 SF | 1BR,1BA | $530 |
| Cashel Springs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $561 |
| The Worthington at the Beltway | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| La Esencia Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Pinnacle Apartments | E2 | 2BR,2BA | $600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Houston, TX
As of May 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Houston area is the $0.94 price per square foot C1 Model at Park North in the in the Eagle Landing Canterbury neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Northwest Houston apartment is the 2x2 Model at La Sonrisa starting at $899 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Greater Inwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Houston apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park North | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| La Sonrisa | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Forest Pointe | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | 2-2 B-3 | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| Langwick Senior Residence | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Woodglen Village | B | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| The Preston | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 51TEN Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living) | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| The Rylan Vintage Park | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
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Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas, including Houston. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Houston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Houston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Houston is under $600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Houston?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Houston is The Rylan Vintage Park which is listed at $105, while the average apartment in Northwest Houston costs $17,833.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest Houston?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 717 regular apartments in Northwest Houston that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Northwest Houston?
Cheap apartments in Northwest Houston have an average cost of $159 which is $17,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Houston.
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