Northwest Houston

Houston, TX

Background Image

Northwest Houston - Houston, TX

Area Guide

Share Guide

A sprawling suburb with a rental for everyone

Suburban Commuter Park-Like Family-Friendly

Northwest Houston is a sprawling sector of the city that’s home to several prominent neighborhoods. Tree-lined streets, paved sidewalks, and upscale homes are spread throughout Northwest Houston, but there are also pockets where you’ll find affordable apartments and houses for rent as well. Enjoy the park-like atmosphere that accompanies this district that’s home to Bear Creek Pioneers Park. This expansive wooded park is known for its abundant wildlife like deer and ducks, offering trails, fields, and more. Residents appreciate the easy access to inner-city neighborhoods like Downtown, Uptown, and Midtown Houston.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Northwest Houston is $924 for a studio, $1,136 for one bedroom, $1,467 for two bedrooms, and $1,947 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northwest Houston has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 495 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $924/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 727 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,136/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,063 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,467/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,342 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,947/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Little Cypress Creek Preserve
  • Kickerillo-Mischer Preserve
  • Hundred Acre Wood Preserve
  • Cy-Champ Park
  • Fallen Warriors Memorial

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston
  • William P Hobby

Top Apartments in Northwest Houston

Houses for Rent in Northwest Houston

Property Management Companies

Search Nearby Rentals

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.