# Upper Kirby Apartment Locator: Mid-Rises Around Kirby Drive > Looking for an apartment locator in Upper Kirby? Mid rise options along Kirby Drive matched to your budget, with advice on specials. Free to renters. URL: https://houstonapartmentlocators.com/neighborhoods/upper-kirby/ - [Home](/) - / - [Neighborhoods & Cities](/neighborhoods/) - / - Upper Kirby Serving Upper Kirby & surrounding areas # Apartment Locating in Upper Kirby, From Side Streets to Levy Park Houston Apartment Locators covers Upper Kirby: newer mid-rise buildings along Kirby Drive between Westheimer and US-59. A walkable corridor between Montrose and the Galleria, direct US-59 access, and Levy Park close by. Lists matched to your budget, specials flagged, free to renters. Mid rise apartment communities along Kirby Drive between Westheimer and US-59; compare parking fees and access to Levy Park. - We reply the same day - Free to renters - Matched to your budget and move date [Get My Custom List](/get-started/) [Upper Kirby FAQs](#local-faq) Last updated: October 14, 2026 Rent snapshot Newer mid rise prices near or above the $1,679 Midtown average Source RentCafe, September 30, 2026 Inventory Mid rise apartment communities along Kirby Drive between Westheimer and US-59; compare parking fees and access to Levy Park. - Licensed Texas agents · TREC #562021 - Free to renters · You’ll never pay us to help you - Apartment Concierge · We share what we've learned about each community before you go, so there are fewer surprises - We reply the same day · Every day, including evenings and weekends Why This Matters ## Renters lose money the same three ways, Upper Kirby included. It's rarely the wrong apartment. It's a decision made on information that was wrong to begin with. 01 ### The listing is already gone Sites keep a unit posted after it's leased. They already got paid for sending you the lead. You find out after the drive, and the application fee doesn't come back. 02 ### "Two months free" isn't the rent The advertised number and the number you actually pay over the lease term are two different figures, and the renewal rate is a third. Most renters don't see the gap until the offer letter. 03 ### The screening answer depends on who answered Apartment screening is property-specific. Ask for the current written criteria and whether the community accepts a guarantor or another conditional approval option before paying an application fee. A larger deposit does not guarantee approval. We help compare the requirements with the information you share about your rental history. Coverage ## Areas we search in Upper Kirby We present price, commute, and inventory. Where you live is your call. - Kirby Drive corridor - Shepherd Drive edge - West Alabama corridor - Bissonnet strip - Richmond Avenue area - Greenway Plaza edge What we search here ## Specialty searches in Upper Kirby Every search runs the same way. We match you to communities whose criteria fit and point out the specials worth asking about. Before you pay an application fee, we share what we've learned about their screening. [### 2nd Chance Leasing Our free second-chance apartment locating service in Houston helps renters with credit, rental or background issues compare properties' current screening criteria before applying. See how this search works](/second-chance-leasing/)[### Sight Unseen / Out of State Relocation Help booking video tours and coordinating applications for your move to Houston. We can help check any listing you think might be a scam. 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So we're here to help with every step, especially when you can't get ahold of the community or they aren't returning your calls or emails. How It Works ## Four steps. No cost to you. - 01 ### Tell us what matters Budget, move date, commute, pets, and anything on your record you're worried about. Start with the search form. - 02 ### Get your custom list Matched to your budget, move date and history, with the specials worth asking about pointed out. - 03 ### Heart your favorites Tap the heart on the ones you like. We book the tours, work around your schedule, and prep you on what to ask on-site. - 04 ### Apply and move in We walk the application through, call when it stalls, and help with the electricity plan and renters insurance at the finish line. ## Wondering what fits your budget in Upper Kirby? Send us the number and your move date. You usually get a list in a day or two, with the specials worth asking about, free to you. [Get My Custom List](/get-started/) [Try the Rent Calculator](/calculators/) Getting around ## Kirby Drive Traffic, US-59, and Getting Around Upper Kirby runs along Kirby Drive between Westheimer to the north and US-59/I-69 to the south. The immediate US-59 access is the practical advantage of this address. It helps if your commute runs to the Galleria, Downtown, or anywhere else off that freeway. Downtown is a short drive outside peak. River Oaks sits directly north, and Greenway Plaza is just southwest along US-59. METRO bus service runs along Kirby Drive and Westheimer Road. There is no rail. A car is necessary for most errands outside the immediate strip. Kirby traffic at rush hour is the neighborhood's standing complaint. Northbound Kirby in the evening is real congestion. It is worth checking where on the street you land when comparing two units in the same building. Levy Park sits just off Kirby Drive, a truly well designed neighborhood park with events, a dog run, and a community garden. Many newcomers to the area do not know it exists until a neighbor mentions it. If you own a dog or use parks regularly, it is a meaningful draw that does not show up in a standard amenity comparison. Our [free commute tool](/calculators/commute-time/) lets you check drive and transit times for your own hours. If your commute is the Texas Medical Center or the Galleria, the math usually works from here. The inventory ## Compare the Apartment Communities in This Area Mid rise apartment communities along Kirby Drive between Westheimer and US-59; compare parking fees and access to Levy Park. The buildings here are mostly newer mid rise, built since the mid-2000s along Kirby Drive and the main streets. Amenity packages are full at the newer communities, and concessions are running right now (2026 rates). Parking is separate at most buildings here. Confirm the monthly garage rate and add it to the effective rent before you compare two options. Amenity and valet trash fees sit outside the quoted rent too. Together they can move your real monthly number by $150 or more. Ask what concession is running the week you tour and whether free rent is repayable if you leave early. The clawback is standard. Formal screening runs throughout. That means a co-sign company like TheGuarantors, a larger deposit, or qualifying on documented assets can be a path. They work if your income holds but your file has a complication. After a denial based on a screening report, you're usually owed a notice naming the reporting company. You can get a free copy of the report if you ask within 60 days. Ask for written tenant selection criteria before paying an application fee. Look yourself up in Harris County JP court records before you apply anywhere. Electricity is deregulated on the CenterPoint grid. Compare plans on the state's Power to Choose site and read the Electricity Facts Label rather than the advertised rate. Parts of the area near bayou tributaries have flood history. Check every address against the current FEMA map and the Harris County Flood Control District viewer before applying. In Harvey, flooding reached many Harris County homes outside the 100-year floodplain, so flood zone status alone is not reassurance. Answers First ## Upper Kirby questions ### What does an apartment in Upper Kirby cost? Newer mid rise buildings here price near or above the $1,679 Midtown average (RentCafe, September 30, 2026). Add parking separately, since it is almost never included, and count valet trash and amenity fees outside the quoted rent. We point out every fee worth asking about before you compare options, not after you tour. ### Is parking included in Upper Kirby apartment rent? Almost never. Parking is a separate monthly charge at most buildings along Kirby Drive, and it is a number to confirm before you compare any two options. Valet trash and amenity fees sit outside the quoted rent too. We point out the fees worth asking about so the real number does not surprise you. ### How bad is Kirby Drive traffic at rush hour? Northbound Kirby in the evening is real congestion and the neighborhood's standing local complaint. It is worth checking where on the street a unit sits. A block or two can matter for how long you spend in traffic. Check drive and transit times for your hours with our free commute tool. ### Does Upper Kirby have parks or green space? Levy Park is the standout: a renovated neighborhood park just off Kirby Drive with a dog run, community garden, and regular events. It is well designed and well used, but many newcomers do not find it until a neighbor mentions it. If you have a dog or use parks regularly, it is a real draw for this address. ### Can I rent with a broken lease or complicated credit? Most buildings here run formal screening, and that usually comes with conditional paths. A co-sign company like TheGuarantors, a larger deposit, or qualifying on documented assets can all work if your income holds. If a screening report gets you denied, you're owed a notice naming the reporting company. You can get a free copy of that report if you ask within 60 days. Ask for written tenant selection criteria before paying an application fee. We'll share what we've seen of each building's criteria before you spend one. ### Is Upper Kirby a good location for a Galleria or Energy Corridor commute? The Galleria is a short drive west on Westheimer or San Felipe. From there, the Energy Corridor adds a full Westheimer or I-10 run. The practical advantage of this address is immediate US-59/I-69 access, useful for the Medical Center, Downtown, or anything off that freeway. Check drive and transit times for your hours with our free commute tool. ### Has Upper Kirby flooded? Parts of the area near bayou tributaries have flood history. After Harvey, 68% of Harris County homes that flooded were outside the 100-year floodplain. Flood zone status is not the reassurance most renters assume. We show you how to check an address on the current FEMA map and the Harris County Flood Control District viewer. We'll point out what to ask about the specific building, too. Standard renters insurance does not cover flood; NFIP contents-only coverage is available and inexpensive. ### Is there a free apartment locator near me in Upper Kirby? Houston Apartment Locators covers every building in Upper Kirby. That means the Kirby Drive corridor, the Shepherd Drive edge, West Alabama, the Bissonnet strip, the Richmond Avenue area, and the Greenway Plaza edge. Share your budget and move date. Your list usually goes out in a day or two, sorted by what fits your budget. Still have a question? [Ask us](/contact/) and we'll answer it straight. Nearby ## More searches near Upper Kirby [### River Oaks Looking for a River Oaks apartment locator? Houston Apartment Locators focuses on apartment communities around West Gray and Shepherd Drive, with nearby Upper Kirby and Montrose options when the list is short. Conventional apartment inventory in the residential interior is limited. Tell us which part of River Oaks matters to your daily routine, and we will build the search around it. 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