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

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The Levy Apartments
$1,089 - $1,189
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The Levy Apartments

2828 Southwest FwyHouston, TX 77098
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Gables Cityscape
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$1,354 - $3,434
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Gables Cityscape

3720 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77027
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Metropole
$1,394 - $3,447
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Metropole

3616 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77046
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Lenox Oaks
$1,440 - $3,134
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$1,440 - $3,134

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Lenox Oaks

3810 Drexel DrHouston, TX 77027
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Gables Upper Kirby
$1,449 - $5,186
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Gables Upper Kirby

2305 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77098
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property at 2700 Revere St

$1,550

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2700 Revere St, Unit 112

2700 Revere St
HoustonTX77098
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Avenue Grove
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$1,627 - $4,101
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Avenue Grove

3815 Eastside StHouston, TX 77098
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Park at River Oaks
$1,691 - $8,909
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Park at River Oaks

3121 Buffalo SpeedwayHouston, TX 77098
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property at 3131 Southwest Fwy

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3131 Southwest Fwy, Unit 35

3131 Southwest Fwy
HoustonTX77098
property at 4122 Drake St

$999 - $2,200

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4122 Drake St

HoustonTX77005
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Camden Greenway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Greenway

3800 Audley StHouston, TX 77098
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property at 3400 Timmons Ln

$1,150 - $1,295

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3400 Timmons Ln

HoustonTX77027
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2322 Richton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2322 Richton

2322 Richton StHouston, TX 77098
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property at 3131 Cummins St

$1,000 - $1,300

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3131 Cummins St

HoustonTX77027
property at 3224 Timmons Ln

$1,200 - $2,000

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3224 Timmons Ln

HoustonTX77027
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The Carlton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Carlton

3805 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77027
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33ThirtyThree
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

33ThirtyThree

3333 Weslayan StHouston, TX 77027

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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 Branard Apartments priced from $825. Bloom at West University has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Upper Kirby apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Branard ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$825
Bloom at West UniversityStudio AStudio,1BA$899
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Sendera At GreenwayD1BR,1BA$998
The Levy ApartmentsThe AddisonStudio,1BA$1,089
Avalon Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,165
ReNew Greenway2 BR x 1 BA - B2BR,1BA$1,169
36SixtyA1.P61BR,1BA$1,248
The Grand at Upper KirbyDrexel1BR,1BA$1,263
The CarltonA21BR,1BA$1,301

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Kirby, TX

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Kirby area is the $1.60 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 $1,799. 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$1.60
The Place at GreenwayHampton2BR,2BA$1.38
Park at River OaksB1BR,1BA$1.83
North Boulevard Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
The CarltonA21BR,1BA$1.67
36SixtyA21BR,1BA$1.88
The Grand at Upper KirbyEssex1BR,1BA$1.71
Avalon Square ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.74
Sendera At GreenwayAlabama1BR,1BA$1.84
Branard ApartmentsSecond Floor 11BR,1BA$1.55

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Upper Kirby, Houston, TX

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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,301.

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

The cheapest apartment in Upper Kirby is Branard Apartments which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Upper Kirby costs $3,038.

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 18 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 $279 which is $2,759 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Kirby.

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