Cheap Homes for Rent in Northwest Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (739 Rentals)

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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 Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living) priced from $477. Knightsbridge Senior Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $562. Here are the most affordable Northwest Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$477
Knightsbridge Senior Apartments30% 2BR2BR,2BA$562
The Arden Cypress StationA1- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$625
Tomball Senior Village2x22BR,2BA$634
Royal PhoenicianE1AStudio,1BA$644
The VentiA11BR,1BA$644
Skye Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$649
Salado at Cityview1x1 643 SF1BR,1BA$650
Rock Creek at Hollow TreeA21BR,1BA$670
Reserve at Rye 290Standard StudioStudio,1BA$675

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Houston, TX

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northwest Houston area is the $0.93 price per square foot Greenville Townhomes Model at Greenville Townhomes in the in the Bear Creek Copperfield neighborhood starting from $1,580. The second greatest value Northwest Houston apartment is the B7 Model at Lakebridge Townhomes starting at $1,391 with a $0.97 price per square foot in the Country Lake Estates 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.
Greenville TownhomesGreenville Townhomes2BR,2.5BA$0.93
Lakebridge TownhomesB72BR,2.5BA$0.97
Park NorthC13BR,2BA$1.01
Kendall ManorB22BR,2BA$1.03
The AlaraB42BR,1BA$1.02
Northline Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.06
Crescent At Cityview2X1 865 sf2BR,1BA$1.02
Tomball Senior Village2x22BR,2BA$0.74
51TEN Townhomes1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom1BR,1.5BA$1.04
Greenhouse Village Apartments (Senior Living)1X11BR,1BA$0.66

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Frequently Asked Questions about Northwest Houston

What type of rentals are currently available in Northwest Houston?

There are currently 881 Apartments for Rent in Northwest Houston, TX with pricing that ranges from $417 to $16,940. There are also 3654 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Northwest Houston ranging from $715 to $15,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Northwest Houston?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Northwest Houston ranges from $715 to $15,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,189.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Northwest Houston?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Northwest Houston range from $613 to $11,882, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $9,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $930.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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