Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Kirby Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (56 Rentals)

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Camden Greenway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Greenway

3800 Audley StHouston, TX 77098
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2322 Richton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2322 Richton St

2322 Richton StHouston, TX 77098
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2303 Mid Ln

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Camden Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Plaza

3833 Cummins StHouston, TX 77027
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3131 Cummins St

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2121 Mid Ln

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Upper Kirby, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Kirby Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Kirby area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at North Boulevard Apartments priced from $800. Branard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Upper Kirby apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Branard ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$900
The LevyThe AddisonStudio,1BA$969
Sendera At GreenwayD1BR,1BA$1,167
Gables CityscapeA11BR,1BA$1,210
The GaelA11BR,1BA$1,255
The CarltonA21BR,1BA$1,265
33ThirtyThreeA21BR,1BA$1,287
MetropoleA1 (M) - Essential Housing1BR,1BA$1,289
Village at West UniversityB1BR,1BA$1,316

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Kirby, TX

As of August 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Kirby area is the $1.57 price per square foot GCB2 Model at Greenway Court in the in the College Court Place neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Upper Kirby apartment is the C Model at Village at West University starting at $1,540 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the College Court Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Kirby apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Greenway CourtGCB22BR,1BA$1.57
Village at West UniversityC1BR,1BA$1.69
MetropoleA4 (T) - Essential Housing1BR,1BA$1.74
The Cabochon at River OaksTopaz1BR,1BA$1.84
The Grand at Upper KirbyEdloe1BR,1BA$1.73
36SixtyA2.P81BR,1BA$1.80
33ThirtyThreeA11BR,1BA$1.90
Branard ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.84
Sendera At GreenwayD1BR,1BA$1.77
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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Upper Kirby, Houston, TX

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers is happy to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas including Upper Kirby, Houston, and the greater Houston area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Kirby Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Upper Kirby?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper Kirby is under $1,316.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Kirby?

The cheapest apartment in Upper Kirby is North Boulevard Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in Upper Kirby costs $3,375.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper Kirby?

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 38 regular apartments in Upper Kirby 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 Upper Kirby?

Cheap apartments in Upper Kirby have an average cost of $327 which is $3,048 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Kirby.

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