Northwest Houston

Houston, TX

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Northwest Houston - Houston, TX Area 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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Northwest Houston is $1,033 for a studio, $1,124 for one bedroom, $1,447 for two bedrooms, and $1,971 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northwest Houston has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 452 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,033/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 731 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,124/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,069 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,447/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,376 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,971/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

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

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.