
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Kirby Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $800 (57 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Upper Kirby area of Houston.


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Bloom at West University

North Boulevard Apartments

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Sendera At Greenway

The Place at Greenway

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The Levy Apartments

2422 Richton St

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ReNew Greenway

2718 Wroxton Rd
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36Sixty

Pearl Greenway

The James River Oaks

The Grand at Upper Kirby

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The Gael

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Village at West University

The Essex House

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The Belmont

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The Briscoe River Oaks

2700 Revere St, Unit 112

The Ivy

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The Flats at West Alabama

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Arrive River Oaks

The Inverness

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Park at River Oaks

3271 Sul Ross St, Unit 19

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The Anderson at River Oaks

Allusion at West University

3131 Southwest Fwy, Unit 35

4122 Drake St

4040 San Felipe St

Camden Greenway
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3400 Timmons Ln

2322 Richton

3942 W Alabama St

3402 Timmons Ln

Windsor at West University

3131 Cummins St

3224 Timmons Ln

The Carlton

3271 Sul Ross St

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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 | $1,291 | $899 | $5,058 |
| Upper Kirby 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,948 | $825 | $8,374 |
| Upper Kirby 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,896 | $1,048 | $10,000+ |
| Upper Kirby 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,973 | $1,309 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branard Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Bloom at West University | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| North Boulevard Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Sendera At Greenway | D | 1BR,1BA | $998 |
| The Levy Apartments | The Addison | Studio,1BA | $1,089 |
| Avalon Square Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,165 |
| ReNew Greenway | 2 BR x 1 BA - B | 2BR,1BA | $1,169 |
| 36Sixty | A1.P6 | 1BR,1BA | $1,248 |
| The Grand at Upper Kirby | Drexel | 1BR,1BA | $1,263 |
| The Carlton | A2 | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| ReNew Greenway | 2 BR x 2 BA - Townhome - A | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| The Place at Greenway | Hampton | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Park at River Oaks | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| North Boulevard Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Carlton | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 36Sixty | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| The Grand at Upper Kirby | Essex | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Avalon Square Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Sendera At Greenway | Alabama | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
| Branard Apartments | Second Floor 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper Kirby, Houston, TX
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Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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3.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,301.
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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