
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (29 Rentals)
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Timbers of Inwood Forest

Sonoma Apartments

Heritage Estates

Park at Willowbrook

Archer at Willowbrook

The Abbey At Willowbrook

5110 Azalea Trace Dr
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MAA Woodwind

3357 Frick Rd

Kings Reserve Willowbrook

8330 Willow Pl Dr S

8719 FM 1960, Unit 327

8719 FM 1960, Unit 324

8719 FM 1960, Unit 325
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 | $1,151 | $689 | $4,129 |
North Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $895 | $4,608 |
North Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,864 | $1,389 | $2,771 |
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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. Willow Brook Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $768. 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 |
Willow Brook Crossing | A | 1BR,1BA | $768 |
Sonoma Apartments | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $801 |
Heritage Estates | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $827 |
The Abbey At Willowbrook | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $909 |
51TEN Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Perla 1960 | Studio 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $951 |
MAA Woodwind | The Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $984 |
Kings Reserve Willowbrook | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
Park at Fallbrook | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,004 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Houston, TX
As of March 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Houston area is the $1.21 price per square foot Ventura Model at Champion Townhomes on the Green in the in the Kleinbrook neighborhood starting from $1,390. The second greatest value North Houston apartment is the Ashton Model at The Abbey At Grant Road starting at $1,225 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Willowbrook 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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Champion Townhomes on the Green | Ventura | 3BR,2BA | $1.21 |
The Abbey At Grant Road | Ashton | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Inwood Forest Mai | Unit 205 | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Shadow Ridge Apartments | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
KENSINGTON CROSSINGS | Windermere | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
51TEN Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - RR Reno | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
Heritage Estates | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Willow Green | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Willow Brook Crossing | B | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Timbers of Inwood Forest | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap North Houston Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in North Houston?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in North Houston is under $1,004.
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 $1,825.
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 2,724 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 $643 which is $1,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Houston.
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