
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Kirby Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $825 (50 Rentals)
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North Boulevard Apartments

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Sendera At Greenway

2422 Richton St

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The Levy Apartments

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Bloom at West University

36Sixty

The Grand at Upper Kirby

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Avalon Square Apartments

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The Cabochon at River Oaks
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Pearl Greenway

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Gables Cityscape

33ThirtyThree

The Gael

ReNew Greenway

The Essex House

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Metropole

Marq 31

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Gables Upper Kirby

The Inverness
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5110 Academy St

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Village at West University

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The Flats at West Alabama

The Ivy

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The Belmont

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The Anderson at River Oaks

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The Briscoe River Oaks
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3131 Southwest Fwy, Unit 35

Arrive River Oaks

3271 Sul Ross St, Unit 19

Allusion at West University

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Park at River Oaks

3224 Timmons Ln

The Place at Greenway

Camden Greenway

2322 Richton

3402 Timmons Ln
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The Carlton

3131 Cummins St

2929 Buffalo Speedway

Camden Plaza

3131 Southwest Fwy

Camden Highland Village

3930 Law St

3400 Timmons Ln

Windsor at West University
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Upper Kirby, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Kirby?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Kirby Studio Apartments | $1,215 | $1,089 | $3,943 |
| Upper Kirby 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,916 | $825 | $8,314 |
| Upper Kirby 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $1,048 | $9,831 |
| Upper Kirby 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,971 | $1,309 | $10,000+ |
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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 $950. Sendera At Greenway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $988. Here are the most affordable Upper Kirby apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Boulevard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Sendera At Greenway | D | 1BR,1BA | $988 |
| The Levy Apartments | The Addison | Studio,1BA | $1,089 |
| Bloom at West University | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| The Grand at Upper Kirby | Essex | 1BR,1BA | $1,161 |
| Pearl Greenway | A0.P6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| Gables Cityscape | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| 36Sixty | A2.P8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| The Gael | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| The Carlton | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Kirby, TX
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Kirby area is the $1.76 price per square foot G Model at Park at River Oaks in the in the College Court Place neighborhood starting from $2,698. The second greatest value Upper Kirby apartment is the 2 BR x 2 BA - Townhome - A Model at ReNew Greenway starting at $1,599 with a $1.42 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park at River Oaks | G | 3BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| ReNew Greenway | 2 BR x 2 BA - Townhome - A | 2BR,2BA | $1.42 |
| The Belmont | Plan C1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| North Boulevard Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Inverness | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| The Cabochon at River Oaks | Topaz | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 36Sixty | A2.P8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| The Carlton | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Grand at Upper Kirby | Cummins | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Sendera At Greenway | Weslayan | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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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 $1,285.
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 $950, while the average apartment in Upper Kirby costs $1,789.
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 35 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 $513 which is $1,276 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Kirby.
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