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

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property at 3400 Edloe St

$955 - $1,411

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3400 Edloe St

HoustonTX77027

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property at 3224 Timmons Ln

$1,050 - $2,000

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3224 Timmons Ln

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Camden Greenway

3800 Audley StHouston, TX 77098
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2322 Richton StHouston, TX 77098
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property at 2829 Timmons Ln

$1,300 - $1,950

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2829 Timmons Ln

HoustonTX77027
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$1,377 - $3,284

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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 $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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Levy ApartmentsDallas - The DallasStudio,1BA$899
Branard ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$900
The InvernessA11BR,1BA$976
Sendera At GreenwayD1BR,1BA$980
The Place at GreenwayThe Avalon1BR,1BA$1,039
Gables CityscapeA11BR,1BA$1,054
Pearl GreenwayA0.P61BR,1BA$1,134
33ThirtyThreeA21BR,1BA$1,137
ReNew GreenwayA31BR,1BA$1,145
36SixtyA7a.P81BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Cabochon at River OaksRuby2BR,2BA$1.60
Park at River OaksC1BR,1.5BA$1.73
MetropoleA4 (T) - Essential Housing1BR,1BA$1.76
ReNew GreenwayA31BR,1BA$1.55
Avalon Square ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.67
The CarltonA11BR,1BA$1.71
36SixtyA1.P81BR,1BA$1.74
Sendera At GreenwayD1BR,1BA$1.48
Gables CityscapeA11BR,1BA$1.73
Branard ApartmentsSecond Floor 11BR,1BA$1.72

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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 $1,188.

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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