
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the North Houston Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $500 (15 Rentals)
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Timbers of Inwood Forest

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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 | $1,140 | $689 | $4,365 |
North Houston 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,402 | $895 | $4,264 |
North Houston 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,774 | $1,316 | $2,195 |
North Houston 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,516 | $1,465 | $5,870 |
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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. Heritage Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $827. 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 |
Heritage Estates | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $827 |
The Metropolitan | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $844 |
Willow Brook Crossing | B | 1BR,1BA | $848 |
Sonoma Apartments | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $851 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in North Houston, TX
As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the North Houston area is the $1.19 price per square foot Madison Model at Champion Townhomes on the Green in the in the Kleinbrook neighborhood starting from $1,491. 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 | Madison | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
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 | $1.37 |
51TEN Townhomes | 1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath - RR Reno | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
Heritage Estates | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Costa Vizcaya | The Miro | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Park at Willowbrook | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
The Metropolitan | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Timbers of Inwood Forest | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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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 $13,750.
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 99 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 $513 which is $13,237 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in North Houston.
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