
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Kirby Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (62 Rentals)
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Sendera At Greenway

2520 Robinhood St

3400 Edloe St

The Place at Greenway

The Inverness

Gables Cityscape

33ThirtyThree
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The Cabochon at River Oaks

Pearl Greenway

ReNew Greenway

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The Essex House

The Grand at Upper Kirby

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The Gael

3259 Branard St

Marq 31

Gables Revere Upper Kirby

Village at West University

3616 Richmond Ave.

Allusion at West University

The Flats at West Alabama

Park at River Oaks

5102 Academy St
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The Briscoe River Oaks

The Belmont

The James River Oaks

Arrive River Oaks

The Anderson at River Oaks

Gables Upper Kirby

Alexan River Oaks

15 Greenway Plz, Unit 26H

3224 Timmons Ln
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5110 Academy St

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4040 San Felipe St

2829 Timmons Ln

3131 Southwest Fwy

2303 Mid Ln
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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 | $1,203 | $899 | $1,935 |
| Upper Kirby 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,798 | $800 | $3,869 |
| Upper Kirby 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $1,040 | $9,905 |
| Upper Kirby 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,438 | $1,301 | $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 Studio unit found at The Levy Apartments priced from $899. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Levy Apartments | Dallas - The Dallas | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Branard Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| The Inverness | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $976 |
| Sendera At Greenway | D | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| The Place at Greenway | The Avalon | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
| Gables Cityscape | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,054 |
| Pearl Greenway | A0.P6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 |
| 33ThirtyThree | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,137 |
| ReNew Greenway | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| 36Sixty | A7a.P8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,188 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Kirby, TX
As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Kirby area is the $1.60 price per square foot Ruby Model at The Cabochon at River Oaks in the in the Upper Kirby neighborhood starting from $1,808. The second greatest value Upper Kirby apartment is the C Model at Park at River Oaks starting at $1,928 with a $1.73 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cabochon at River Oaks | Ruby | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| Park at River Oaks | C | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.73 |
| Metropole | A4 (T) - Essential Housing | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| ReNew Greenway | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Avalon Square Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| The Carlton | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 36Sixty | A1.P8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Sendera At Greenway | D | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Gables Cityscape | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Branard Apartments | Second Floor 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Lifestyle Ratings
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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 $1,188.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper Kirby?
The cheapest apartment in Upper Kirby is Branard Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Upper Kirby costs $2,759.
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 115 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 $320 which is $2,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Kirby.
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