Updated Oct 1, 2026 5 min read

NOVEL River Oaks Reviews (2026): Rent, Fees & Plans

Inside this guide
  1. NOVEL River Oaks at a glance (checked Oct 1, 2026)
  2. How much does NOVEL River Oaks cost? (checked Oct 1, 2026)
  3. What floor plans does NOVEL River Oaks have?
  4. What fees does NOVEL River Oaks charge besides rent? (from NOVEL River Oaks, Oct 1, 2026)
  5. What amenities does NOVEL River Oaks list?
  6. What is the pet policy at NOVEL River Oaks?
  7. Where is NOVEL River Oaks?
  8. What do reviewers say about NOVEL River Oaks?
  9. Frequently asked questions
  10. Want help finding your Houston apartment? It’s free.
  11. Related posts

By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Checked Oct 1, 2026 against NOVEL River Oaks’s website.

NOVEL River Oaks is an apartment community on Willowick Road in Houston’s River Oaks area. On Oct 1, 2026, its website listed starting at prices from $4,314 for a two-bedroom. Up to 4 weeks free plus a gift card is advertised.

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NOVEL River Oaks at a glance (checked Oct 1, 2026)

Fact Detail Source
Address 2511 Willowick Rd, Houston, TX 77027 (River Oaks area) Property website
Year built Not listed on the property website; our database lists 2020 (unverified) Taco Street Locating database
Floor plans One- and two-bedroom plans plus a two-bedroom townhome; 7 priced plans Property website
Price from (starting at) 2BR from $4,314 (B3, 1,254 sq ft) Property website
Specials “Up to 4 weeks free base rent + $1,000 gift card” (terms by contacting the office) Property website
Required fees Not listed on the pages I checked; ask the office Property fee information
Pets Pet-friendly with a private pet park; fee and limits not listed Property website
Phone 832-843-1189 Property website

How much does NOVEL River Oaks cost? (checked Oct 1, 2026)

NOVEL River Oaks lists a starting at price. On Oct 1, 2026, the lowest listed price for each home type was two-bedrooms $4,314 (B3, 1,254 sq ft). Availability changes daily, so confirm a specific home with the leasing office.

Specials: “Up to 4 weeks free base rent + $1,000 gift card” (terms by contacting the office)

What floor plans does NOVEL River Oaks have?

Plan Beds/Baths Size (sq ft) Starting-at price
B3 2BR/2ba 1,254 $4,314
B8A 2BR/2ba 1,365 $4,334
B7 2BR/2ba 1,385 $4,361
B8 2BR/2ba 1,385 $4,392
B5 2BR/2ba 1,372 $4,503
B17 2BR/2.5ba 1,917 $6,239
TH1 2BR/2.5ba 1,937 $7,054

Source: NOVEL River Oaks floor plans page, Oct 1, 2026. Each row shows the lowest listed unit for that plan. Availability and prices change daily.

What fees does NOVEL River Oaks charge besides rent? (from NOVEL River Oaks, Oct 1, 2026)

Fee Amount Required?
Application, administrative and security deposit Not listed on the pages I checked; ask the office Ask

The site marks starting-at prices with an asterisk and does not say whether they are base rent or total monthly price. Confirm with the office.

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What amenities does NOVEL River Oaks list?

Community: a rooftop pool, a pool house with outdoor living room, games and fireplace, an athletic club with flex studio and virtual training, a conservatory bar and map room with veranda, a private pet park, a sunset terrace with gourmet grilling stations and lounge seating, concierge, a gated garage, EV charging and bike storage.

Amenities are from the property’s website, Oct 1, 2026.

What is the pet policy at NOVEL River Oaks?

NOVEL River Oaks says it is pet-friendly and has a private pet park. Fee, rent, count and breed rules were not listed on the pages I checked, so ask the office.

Where is NOVEL River Oaks?

NOVEL River Oaks is at 2511 Willowick Rd in Houston. The property’s neighborhood page lists Levy Park, Memorial Park, Steak 48, State of Grace, River Oaks District, Highland Village, The Galleria, Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens and the Museum of Fine Arts as nearby; it also mentions being minutes from Central Market and Highland Village. Distances are not stated.

What do reviewers say about NOVEL River Oaks?

Our database lists a 4.6 Google rating from 286 reviews (retrieved Jun 19, 2026, not rechecked on Oct 1, 2026). That is reviewer opinion and may have changed, so read recent reviews yourself before touring.

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent at NOVEL River Oaks?

On Oct 1, 2026, NOVEL River Oaks listed starting at prices as follows: two-bedrooms from $4,314 (B3, 1,254 sq ft).

What fees does NOVEL River Oaks charge?

Fee amounts were not listed on the pages I checked. Ask the office for application, administrative, deposit, pet and monthly fee amounts, and whether the starting-at prices include required monthly fees.

Does NOVEL River Oaks have specials?

The site advertises up to 4 weeks free base rent plus a $1,000 gift card, and says to contact the team for details. Confirm which homes and lease terms qualify.

Is NOVEL River Oaks pet-friendly?

Yes. Pet-friendly with a private pet park; fee and limits not listed.

What do NOVEL River Oaks reviews say?

Our database lists a 4.6 Google rating from 286 reviews (retrieved Jun 19, 2026). That is reviewer opinion and may have changed, so read recent reviews yourself.

Where is NOVEL River Oaks?

It is at 2511 Willowick Rd, Houston, TX 77027, near River Oaks District, Highland Village and The Galleria per the property’s website.

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