
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (605 Rentals)
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Cole Creek Estates

SADDLE CREEK VILLAGE

Catalon

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Rock Creek at Hollow Tree

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The Venti

Rockridge Springs Apartments

La Esencia Apartments

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Palms on Rolling Creek

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Bella Vida Apartments
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The Preakness Apartments

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Timbers of Cranbrook

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Willow Bend Apartments

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The Arden Cypress Station

Venetian Apartamentos Houston

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Royal Phoenician

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The Prescott

14522 Cornerstone Village Dr

The Reserve at Rye 290

Morgan Bay
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Driscoll Place Apartments

Salado at Cityview

Vivo Living Willowbrook

North Bend Living

Canfield Lakes

The Palms at Cypress Station

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Avery Place

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Sedona Pointe

Park Trails

Casa Del Mar
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Trenton Place

13949 Bammel North Houston Rd

538 Glenvale Dr, Unit B

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The Arden Greenwood

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The Park at Salerno

15505 Bammel North Houston Rd

Serena Grove I Apartments

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Reveal at Rye

Costa Mesa

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Skye Ridge Apartments
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Timbers of Inwood Forest

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Forest Pointe

Landings At Northpoint

Chase View Apartments

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Walnut Creek

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Brookfield

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The Worthington at the Beltway
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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 | $1,091 | $675 | $2,269 |
| Northwest Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,252 | $455 | $5,460 |
| Northwest Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $554 | $8,999 |
| Northwest Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,204 | $995 | $8,323 |
| Northwest Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,800 | $1,220 | $6,798 |
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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 Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+ priced from $463. SADDLE CREEK VILLAGE has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $485. Here are the most affordable Northwest Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+ | A1-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $463 |
| SADDLE CREEK VILLAGE | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $485 |
| Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living) | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $514 |
| Breckenridge At Cityview | 1x1 560 SF | 1BR,1BA | $522 |
| The Venti | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $579 |
| Palms on Rolling Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| The Alara | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| La Esencia Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $599 |
| Timbers of Cranbrook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $625 |
| Willow Bend Apartments | 1-1 A-1 | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Houston, TX
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Houston area is the $1.05 price per square foot Willow Model at Louetta Creek in the in the Gleannloch Farms neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Northwest Houston apartment is the Cornerstone Model at Starwood Farms Townhomes starting at $1,725 with a $1.02 price per square foot in the Park Creek 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. |
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| Louetta Creek | Willow | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.05 |
| Starwood Farms Townhomes | Cornerstone | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.02 |
| Lakebridge Townhomes | B1 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.04 |
| La Sonrisa | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| The Abbey At Grant Road | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Langwick Senior Residence | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.99 |
| Columbia Greens | 1x1 TC60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Costa Mesa | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living) | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Skye Ridge Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.04 |
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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 $630.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Houston?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Houston is Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+ which is listed at $463, while the average apartment in Northwest Houston costs $14,076.
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 654 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 $194 which is $13,882 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Houston.
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