Inside this guide
- Luxury Houston apartment prices at a glance (estimates, checked Oct 2026)
- Compare the Luxury Houston buildings we have priced (checked Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2026)
- Where are these buildings?
- More Luxury Houston buildings we have written about
- How to compare apartment costs in Luxury Houston
- Frequently asked questions
- Want help finding your Luxury Houston apartment? It’s free.
- Related posts
By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Building prices below were checked on each property’s own website between Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2026. Estimates are labeled as estimates.
Luxury is a marketing label, so this guide compares 9 Houston buildings in River Oaks, Montrose and downtown by price and fees. On the dates I checked in Sep to Oct 2026, they listed 1-bedroom starting prices from $1,567 to $3,454 and 2-bedroom from $2,062 to $5,103. These are estimates from property websites, not an area average.
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Luxury Houston apartment prices at a glance (estimates, checked Oct 2026)
This is not an area average. It is the range of “from” prices that the 9 Luxury Houston buildings below list on their own websites on the dates shown. Some prices are base rent and some are total monthly cost, so read the “basis” column in the building table before comparing.
| Size | Lowest to highest “from” price (estimate) | Median of those prices | Buildings with a listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,514 to $1,569 | $1,525 | 3 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,567 to $3,454 | $1,685 | 7 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,062 to $5,103 | $3,426 | 8 |
Starting prices are the cheapest listed home in each building; larger plans, penthouses and higher floors cost more. Several sites show a total monthly price that includes mandatory fees, others show base rent, so check the basis column.
Compare the Luxury Houston buildings we have priced (checked Sep 30 to Oct 1, 2026)
| Building | Area | Studio from | 1BR from | 2BR from | Price basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVEL River Oaks | River Oaks | – | – | $4,314 | starting at |
| Hanover Buffalo Bayou | Buffalo Bayou (Autry Park) | – | $2,779 | $5,103 | starting from (average monthly rent after specials) |
| The Star | Downtown Houston | – | $1,683 | $2,538 | listed unit price |
| Lenox Oaks | River Oaks area | – | $1,567 | $2,062 | total monthly (base rent $1,465 / $1,960) |
| Arrive River Oaks | River Oaks area | $1,569 | $1,729 | $2,279 | starting from (14-month lease) |
| The Anderson at River Oaks | River Oaks area | $1,514 | $1,685 | $2,276 | base rent (total monthly $1,641 / $1,812 / $2,403) |
| Arrive Upper Kirby | Upper Kirby | – | $3,454 | $4,804 | starting at (14-month lease) |
| Rone Residences | Montrose | – | – | $4,354 | total monthly (base rent $4,088) |
| Bowen River Oaks | River Oaks area | $1,525 | $1,639 | – | starting at |
A dash means the property did not show a price for that size when I checked. Prices change daily; open a building page for the plan names, fees, specials and the date each was checked.
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Where are these buildings?
Most are west and southwest of downtown: Novel River Oaks, Lenox Oaks, The Anderson at River Oaks and Bowen River Oaks are in the River Oaks area (77027 and 77098), Arrive Upper Kirby is on Lake Street (77098), Rone Residences is on Westheimer Road in Montrose, Hanover Buffalo Bayou is at Autry Park (77019), and The Star is downtown. Check each address on a map against your commute.
METRO publishes bus and rail routes at ridemetro.org. Ask each building about parking and any parking fee, which can be significant in higher-priced buildings.
More Luxury Houston buildings we have written about
These are older write-ups. Their prices have not been rechecked in this refresh, so confirm current rent, fees and specials on each property’s own website or ask me.
- Everything You Need to Know About The Newly Built 1010 Waugh Apartments in Montrose Houston
- Complete Overview of The Heron Museum District – Modern Apartments in Montrose Houston
- Reverie at River Hollow
- The Ivy Park Place
- Grey House at River Oaks
- Alexan River Oaks
- 2929 Weslayan
- Belle Meade River Oaks
- Crimson
How to compare apartment costs in Luxury Houston
- Ask for the total monthly cost. Base rent plus required monthly fees (pest, trash, valet trash, package or amenity fees), parking and pet rent can add up to a very different number from the advertised rent.
- Ask what is one-time. Application, administrative and security deposit amounts are not published by every property; I mark those “ask the office” instead of guessing.
- Read specials closely. “Up to X weeks free” usually applies to certain homes and lease lengths. Compare the net cost over the whole lease, not just the headline.
- Compare lease length. The same plan can have different prices on different terms, so compare like with like.
Frequently asked questions
How much are apartments in Luxury Houston?
As an estimate, on the dates shown the 9 Luxury Houston-area buildings in this guide listed 1-bedroom starting prices from $1,567 to $3,454 (median $1,685) and 2-bedroom starting prices from $2,062 to $5,103 (median $3,426). Those are “from” prices on property websites, the cheapest plan in each building, not an area average. Open each building page for the basis and date.
What fees should I ask about in Luxury Houston?
Ask for the application fee, administrative fee, security deposit, parking charge, monthly fees for pest, trash and package services, and pet rent. Several property sites do not publish these amounts, and our building pages say so rather than guess. Ask the leasing office for a written total.
How do I find apartments with specials in Luxury Houston?
Specials change often and usually apply to certain homes and lease lengths. Our building pages show the special each property listed on the date I checked. Tell me your dates and budget and I’ll ask the buildings on your shortlist what they are offering now.
What does luxury mean in this guide?
It is a marketing label, not a measured standard. I compare buildings on listed price, plan size, fees, lease terms and the amenities each building lists, not on a rating.
Does Taco Street Locating cost anything?
No. It is free for renters. Apartment communities pay us, so it doesn’t change your lease or your specials. I’m Alexander Concepcion, and I’ll be your point of contact: I build the shortlist, tour with you, and I’m available for calls and in-person meet ups.
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