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The Park at Salerno
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The Park at Salerno

12801 Champion Forest DrHouston, TX 77066
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Northwest Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+A1-A21BR,1BA$463
SADDLE CREEK VILLAGEA21BR,1BA$485
Breckenridge At Cityview1x1 560 SF1BR,1BA$526
Palms on Rolling CreekA11BR,1BA$599
The Worthington at the Beltway1X11BR,1BA$599
La Esencia ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$599
Cashel SpringsA11BR,1BA$605
The AlaraA21BR,1BA$625
Timbers of CranbrookA11BR,1BA$625
The Reserve at Rye 290The IvyStudio,1BA$640

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Houston, TX

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Houston area is the $1.02 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Louetta Creek in the in the Gleannloch Farms neighborhood starting from $2,199. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Louetta CreekMagnolia4BR,3BA$1.02
Starwood Farms TownhomesCornerstone3BR,2.5BA$1.02
La Sonrisa2x22BR,2BA$0.82
Twelve620B12BR,2BA$0.93
The Worthington at the Beltway2X22BR,2BA$1.04
Costa MesaB52BR,2BA$1.03
Langwick Senior ResidenceTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.99
Northbrooke Apartment HomesThe 9612BR,1BA$0.93
Serena Village 2 Apartments2x1 900 SF2BR,2BA$1.03
The AlaraB12BR,1BA$1.03

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Houston Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Northwest Houston?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Northwest Houston is at Breckenridge At Cityview listed at $540.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Houston Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Northwest Houston Apartment is $463 at Hamilton Crossing Senior Living 55+.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Northwest Houston Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Northwest Houston is starting from $790 at Willow Bend Apartments.

What is the most affordable Northwest Houston Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Northwest Houston Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Columbia Greens and starts from $1,005.

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