
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (606 Rentals)
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Copperwood Ranch

The Residences at Arbor Oaks

Forest Pointe

SADDLE CREEK VILLAGE

Pinnacle Apartments

Catalon

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Summit at Renaissance Park

Manor at Jersey Village

The Arden Cypress Station
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La Esencia Apartments

The Worthington at the Beltway

Rockridge Springs Apartments

Cypress Creek

Serena Forest Apartments

Timbers of Cranbrook

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Royal Phoenician

The Prescott
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Salado At Cityview Apartments

Breton Mill

The Reserve at Rye 290

North Bend Living

Trenton Place

Serena Grove 1

Vivo Willowbrook

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Taylor At Copperfield

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Rock Creek at Hollow Tree

Parkside North
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Brookfield

Sedona Pointe

2431 Cypress Creek Pkwy

Preakness

Driscoll Place Apartments

The Arden Greenwood

Hacienda Bonita Apartments

Timbers of Inwood Forest

The Park at San Vicente

Willow Bend Apartments
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CHISHOLM TRAIL

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Westmount at London Park Apartments

Collingwood Gardens

Casa Del Mar

Crescent at Cityview

The Vanderbilt

Landings At Northpoint

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Lakebridge Apartments

The Meadows

The 910 Apartments
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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 | $1,003 | $647 | $2,104 |
| Northwest Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,292 | $463 | $5,460 |
| Northwest Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,683 | $582 | $7,568 |
| Northwest Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $686 | $8,939 |
| Northwest Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,982 | $779 | $6,098 |
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There are currently 606 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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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. The Residences at Arbor Oaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $495. 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 |
| The Residences at Arbor Oaks | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $495 |
| Forest Pointe | 1 Bed/1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $500 |
| Pinnacle Apartments | C1 | 1BR,1BA | $512 |
| Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living) | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $514 |
| Meridian Apartments | A | 1BR,1BA | $519 |
| Live Oak Bend | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $519 |
| Breckenridge At Cityview | 1x1 504 SF | 1BR,1BA | $530 |
| Oakridge Apartment Homes | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $539 |
| Streamside Place | A | 1BR,1BA | $589 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Houston, TX
As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Houston area is the $0.91 price per square foot G1 Model at Pinnacle Apartments in the in the Copper Village neighborhood starting from $1,086. The second greatest value Northwest Houston apartment is the B1 Model at The Preston starting at $1,043 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Gleannloch Farms 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinnacle Apartments | G1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| The Preston | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| La Sonrisa | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| Forest Pointe | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.95 |
| Oakridge Apartment Homes | H1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| The Residences at Arbor Oaks | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.52 |
| The Arden Cypress Station | A5TH- Classic Unit | 1BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living) | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.71 |
| Live Oak Bend | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Meridian Apartments | C | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
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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 $589.
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 $19,459.
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 387 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 $121 which is $19,338 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Houston.
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