Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Kirby Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (65 Rentals)

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property at 3400 Edloe St

$965 - $1,441

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3400 Edloe St

HoustonTX77027

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Metropole
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$1,372 - $3,025
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$1,372 - $3,025
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$1,372 - $3,025
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Metropole

3616 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77046
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Lenox Oaks
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$1,583 - $3,143
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$1,583 - $3,143
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$1,583 - $3,143
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Lenox Oaks

3810 Drexel DrHouston, TX 77027
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Park at River Oaks
$1,639 - $5,860
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$1,639 - $5,860
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$1,639 - $5,860
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Park at River Oaks

3121 Buffalo SpeedwayHouston, TX 77098
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Avenue Grove
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$1,652 - $3,921
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$1,652 - $3,921
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Avenue Grove

3815 Eastside StHouston, TX 77098
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property at 3271 Sul Ross St

$1,100 - $1,900

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3271 Sul Ross St

HoustonTX77098

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Camden Greenway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Camden Greenway

3800 Audley StHouston, TX 77098
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property at 4041 Drake St

$1,150 - $1,500

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4041 Drake St

HoustonTX77005
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2322 Richton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2322 Richton

2322 Richton StHouston, TX 77098
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property at 4041 Drake St

$1,220

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$1,220
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4041 Drake St, Unit 117, Unit 117

4041 Drake St
HoustonTX77005
property at 3400 Timmons Ln

$1,295 - $2,300

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3400 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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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 $865. 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$865
Sendera At GreenwayAlabama1BR,1BA$983
Bloom at West UniversityStudio B End UnitStudio,1BA$999
Gables CityscapeA11BR,1BA$1,102
Pearl GreenwayA0.P81BR,1BA$1,250
Gables Revere Upper KirbyS2Studio,1BA$1,276
ReNew GreenwayB22BR,1BA$1,299
33ThirtyThreeA11BR,1BA$1,308
The CarltonA21BR,1BA$1,311

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Kirby, TX

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper Kirby area is the $1.55 price per square foot B6 Townhome Model at ReNew Greenway in the in the College Court Place neighborhood starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Upper Kirby apartment is the Hampton Model at The Place at Greenway starting at $1,450 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.
ReNew GreenwayB6 Townhome2BR,2BA$1.55
The Place at GreenwayHampton2BR,2BA$1.42
Park at River OaksB1BR,1BA$1.77
The InvernessA11BR,1BA$1.75
The Cabochon at River OaksTopaz1BR,1BA$1.76
The CarltonA21BR,1BA$1.68
MetropoleA1 (M)1BR,1BA$1.81
33ThirtyThreeA11BR,1BA$1.81
Sendera At GreenwayWeslayan1BR,1BA$1.56
Branard ApartmentsSecond Floor 11BR,1BA$1.55

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Upper Kirby, Houston, TX

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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 $1,311.

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

The cheapest apartment in Upper Kirby is Branard Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Upper Kirby costs $2,911.

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 69 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 $353 which is $2,558 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper Kirby.

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