
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (14 Rentals)
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Timbers of Inwood Forest

5602 Greenhill Forest Dr

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North Houston, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in North Houston?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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North Houston Studio Apartments | $1,529 | $1,529 | $1,529 |
North Houston 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,154 | $689 | $4,166 |
North Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $895 | $5,240 |
North Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $1,316 | $2,395 |
North Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,772 | $930 | $2,190 |
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Cheapest Available North Houston Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the North Houston area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Timbers of Inwood Forest priced from $725. Sonoma Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $801. Here are the most affordable North Houston apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Timbers of Inwood Forest | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Sonoma Apartments | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
Park at Willowbrook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $802 |
Willow Brook Crossing | B | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
51TEN Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Houston, TX
As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Houston area is the $1.37 price per square foot The Spruce Model at MAA Woodwind in the in the Carverdale neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value North Houston apartment is the Ventura Model at Champion Townhomes on the Green starting at $1,491 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Kleinbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for North Houston apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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MAA Woodwind | The Spruce | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
Champion Townhomes on the Green | Ventura | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
The Abbey At Grant Road | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Inwood Forest Mai | Unit 205 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Heritage Estates | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
Briar Park | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Shadow Ridge Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
51TEN Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - RR Reno | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
Costa Vizcaya | The Miro | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Timbers of Inwood Forest | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Our team of engineers and researchers is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Texas and customized analysis for Northwest Houston. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Houston Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in North Houston?
The cheapest apartment in North Houston is Timbers of Inwood Forest which is listed at $725, while the average apartment in North Houston costs $8,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in North Houston?
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 159 regular apartments in North Houston 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 North Houston?
Cheap apartments in North Houston have an average cost of $535 which is $8,315 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Houston.
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