Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Kirby Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (57 Rentals)

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Gables Cityscape
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$1,109 - $3,496
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Gables Cityscape

3720 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77027
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Metropole
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$1,323 - $3,652
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Metropole

3616 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77046
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Lenox Oaks
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$1,340 - $3,134
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Lenox Oaks

3810 Drexel DrHouston, TX 77027
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Gables Upper Kirby
$1,470 - $6,100
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Gables Upper Kirby

2305 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77098
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Park at River Oaks
$1,616 - $8,742
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Park at River Oaks

3121 Buffalo SpeedwayHouston, TX 77098
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Avenue Grove
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$1,732 - $4,459
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Avenue Grove

3815 Eastside StHouston, TX 77098
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$1,750

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2700 Revere St, Unit 112

2700 Revere St
HoustonTX77098
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Camden Greenway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Greenway

3800 Audley StHouston, TX 77098
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2322 Richton
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2322 Richton

2322 Richton StHouston, TX 77098
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The Carlton
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The Carlton

3805 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77027
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$1,350 - $1,550

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3131 Cummins St

HoustonTX77027

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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 Studio unit found at The Levy Apartments priced from $849. Branard Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Upper Kirby apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Levy ApartmentsAddison - The AddisonStudio,1BA$849
Branard ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$850
Bloom at West UniversityStudio B End UnitStudio,1BA$1,003
Avalon Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,165
33ThirtyThreeA11BR,1BA$1,193
Sendera At GreenwayWeslayan1BR,1BA$1,213
The GaelA11BR,1BA$1,216
Gables CityscapeA1R1BR,1BA$1,217
The CarltonA21BR,1BA$1,249
Windsor at West UniversityS1 StudioStudio,1BA$1,259

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Kirby, TX

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Kirby area is the $1.51 price per square foot 2 BR x 2 BA - Townhome - A Model at ReNew Greenway in the in the College Court Place neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Upper Kirby apartment is the Hampton Model at The Place at Greenway starting at $1,415 with a $1.38 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.
ReNew Greenway2 BR x 2 BA - Townhome - A2BR,2BA$1.51
The Place at GreenwayHampton2BR,2BA$1.38
The CarltonA31BR,1BA$1.67
MetropoleA2 (M)1BR,1BA$1.63
The BelmontPlan B1BR,1BA$1.80
The Cabochon at River OaksTopaz1BR,1BA$1.86
33ThirtyThreeA11BR,1BA$1.65
Avalon Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.74
Sendera At GreenwayWeslayan1BR,1BA$1.87
Branard ApartmentsSecond Floor 11BR,1BA$1.55

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

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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 $1,259.

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

The cheapest apartment in Upper Kirby is Branard Apartments which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Upper Kirby costs $3,078.

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 30 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 $209 which is $2,869 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Kirby.

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