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

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

2828 Southwest FwyHouston, TX 77098
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Avalon Square Apartments
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$1,165 - $1,720
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$1,165 - $1,720

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Avalon Square Apartments

2400 Westheimer RdHouston, TX 77098
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Gables Cityscape
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$1,248 - $3,707
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Gables Cityscape

3720 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77027
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Metropole
$1,397 - $3,495
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Metropole

3616 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77046
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Gables Upper Kirby
$1,418 - $5,571
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Gables Upper Kirby

2305 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77098
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Lenox Oaks
$1,455 - $3,119
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$1,455 - $3,119

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Lenox Oaks

3810 Drexel DrHouston, TX 77027
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property at 3131 Southwest Fwy

$1,695

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3131 Southwest Fwy, Unit 35

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Park at River Oaks
$1,724 - $3,074
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Park at River Oaks

3121 Buffalo SpeedwayHouston, TX 77098
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property at 3224 Timmons Ln

$900 - $2,000

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3224 Timmons Ln

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The Place at Greenway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Place at Greenway

3333 Cummins LnHouston, TX 77027
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Camden Greenway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Greenway

3800 Audley StHouston, TX 77098
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2322 Richton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2322 Richton

2322 Richton StHouston, TX 77098
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property at 3271 Sul Ross St

$1,275 - $1,580

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3271 Sul Ross St

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The Carlton
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The Carlton

3805 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77027
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$1,000 - $1,300

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3131 Cummins St

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Camden Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Plaza

3833 Cummins StHouston, TX 77027
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property at 3400 Timmons Ln

$1,075 - $1,600

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3400 Timmons Ln

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Sendera At GreenwayD1BR,1BA$988
The Levy ApartmentsThe AddisonStudio,1BA$1,089
Bloom at West UniversityStudio AStudio,1BA$1,099
The Grand at Upper KirbyEssex1BR,1BA$1,161
Pearl GreenwayA0.P61BR,1BA$1,248
Gables CityscapeA1R1BR,1BA$1,248
36SixtyA2.P81BR,1BA$1,270
The GaelA11BR,1BA$1,280
The CarltonA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park at River OaksG3BR,2BA$1.76
ReNew Greenway2 BR x 2 BA - Townhome - A2BR,2BA$1.42
The BelmontPlan C11BR,1BA$1.85
North Boulevard Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
The InvernessA11BR,1BA$1.81
The Cabochon at River OaksTopaz1BR,1BA$1.73
36SixtyA2.P81BR,1BA$1.69
The CarltonA11BR,1BA$1.80
The Grand at Upper KirbyCummins1BR,1BA$1.87
Sendera At GreenwayWeslayan1BR,1BA$1.77

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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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3.0
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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 $1,285.

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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