# River Oaks High Rise Apartments | Upper Kirby Towers > 7 River Oaks and Upper Kirby high rises, from SkyHouse ($1,330) to The Driscoll ($15,955), 6 with specials. Compare towers with free locating. URL: https://houstonhighriseapartments.com/neighborhoods/high-rise-apartments-river-oaks-upper-kirby/ ![Houston high rise towers at golden hour](/images/hero/inner-loop-houston-high-rise-towers-at-golden-hour.webp) Free high rise locating # River Oaks High Rise Apartments and Upper Kirby Towers, $1,330 to $15,955 Last updated: October 20, 2026 River Oaks and Upper Kirby hold 7 tracked high rises, from SkyHouse River Oaks at $1,330 to The Driscoll at River Oaks, whose top units reach $15,955, the highest rent in our data. Six were running specials in October 2026. - 7 towers tracked - 6 with specials - Text reply under 5 min Start Your Search [#questionnaire →](#questionnaire) Text Us [/contact/ →](/contact/) $0 Cost to renters 50 Houston high rises tracked daily <5 min Text reply, business hours TREC #562021 Licensed through Spirit Real Estate Group Sound familiar? ## River Oaks High Rise Apartments: Where Renters Overpay ### Paying for the River Oaks name on the corridor's edge Plenty of listings carry the River Oaks name, but the rent premium does not always match the block you end up on. The deed-restricted neighborhood itself is about 1,600 mostly single-family homes, so the towers sit on its edges: Westcreek Lane, West Gray, Kipling Street and Upper Kirby west of Shepherd. Our luxury search compares each tower by its real block, from The Driscoll on West Gray to the Westcreek Lane cluster, so you pay for amenities, staff and views rather than the name. ### Wasted application fees Fees are non-refundable and charged per applicant. We check credit threshold and income multiple before you apply anywhere. ### Specials you cannot compare Free months, bonuses and 14 or 15-month lease offers look different on paper. We convert each to net effective rent. ### Fees that show up late Parking, pet rent, amenity and valet fees rarely appear in the listing price. We list them before you tour. Rents and specials · October 2026 ## How the 7 Towers Compare on Rent and Specials This is Houston's most expensive rental corridor, but it is not one price point. The Westcreek Lane cluster (SkyHouse, Bowen, Crimson) gives you the River Oaks address from $1,330, while The Driscoll and Arrive Upper Kirby sit at the top of the market. ### Rent and specials comparison | Building | Class / Rating | Built | Units | Rent range | Current special | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SkyHouse River Oaks2031 Westcreek Ln · Simpson | A+ · 3.1★ | 2015 | Studio–2BR | $1,330–$2,390 | $1K look-and-lease | | Bowen River Oaks2020 Westcreek Ln | A+ · 3.8★ | 2021 | Studio–2BR | $1,525–$7,365 | 1.5 mo free | | Hanover River Oaks2651 Kipling St · Hanover | A+ · 4.8★ | 2020 | 1BR–3BR | $2,115–$9,993 | 4 weeks free + $3K bonus | | The Westcott929 Westcott St · Greystar | A+ · 4.6★ | 2022 | 1BR–3BR | $2,460–$11,140 | None listed | | The Driscoll at River Oaks1958 W Gray St · Hanover | A+ · 4.9★ | 2020 | 1BR–3BR | $2,570–$15,955 | $5K bonus | | Crimson2220 Westcreek Ln · Gables | A+ · 4.4★ | 2020 | 1BR–2BR | $2,674–$4,420 | $1K–$2K gift card + 1 mo free | | Arrive Upper Kirby3333 Lake St · Trinity | A+ · 4.8★ | 2018 | 1BR–3BR | $3,524–$10,389 | 2 mo free | Source: SmartApartmentData, October 2026. Starting rents are usually studios or lower floors. Specials change weekly; we confirm them the day you tour. Note: The Westcott (929 Westcott St) sits near Memorial Park/Washington Ave and is presented as the corridor's west edge. Highest-rated here ## Top-Rated Towers by Resident Score ![Houston high rise exterior, representative of The Driscoll at River Oaks](/images/cards/glass-residential-tower-facade-in-houston-with-bal.webp) $5K bonus ★ 4.9 ### The Driscoll at River Oaks 1958 W Gray St · Hanover · Built 2020 $2,570 to $15,955 Check availability [#questionnaire →](#questionnaire) ![Houston high rise exterior, representative of Hanover River Oaks](/images/cards/luxury-high-rise-lobby-entrance-in-houston-with-po.webp) 4 weeks free + $3K bonus ★ 4.8 ### Hanover River Oaks 2651 Kipling St · Hanover · Built 2020 $2,115 to $9,993 Check availability [#questionnaire →](#questionnaire) ![Houston high rise exterior, representative of Arrive Upper Kirby](/images/cards/amenity-deck-of-a-houston-high-rise-with-pool-loun.webp) 2 mo free ★ 4.8 ### Arrive Upper Kirby 3333 Lake St · Trinity · Built 2018 $3,524 to $10,389 Check availability [#questionnaire →](#questionnaire) Specialty searches ## Searches for the Top of the Market Pick the search that matches your priority. Each one names buildings, rents and current specials. ![Penthouse living room with floor-to-ceiling glass and the Houston skyline at golden hour](/images/hero/penthouse-living-room-in-a-river-oaks-high-rise-wi.webp) Top floors ### Luxury & Penthouse The premium tier: $4,000+ units, top floors and penthouses at Houston's highest-priced towers. $4,000–$15,955/mo Compare towers [Luxury & Penthouse →](/luxury-high-rise-apartments/) ![Concierge desk in a marble lobby of a River Oaks residential tower](/images/hero/24-hour-concierge-desk-in-a-double-height-marble-l.webp) ### Concierge Staffed buildings compared by front-desk hours, valet, package handling and resident services. Free locating Compare towers [Concierge →](/high-rise-apartments-with-concierge/) ![Corner unit with wrap-around windows facing the Downtown Houston skyline](/images/hero/corner-unit-living-room-with-wrap-around-windows-f.webp) ### Best Views View-first unit selection: story count, orientation and the floor premium you pay for it. Free locating Compare towers [Best Views →](/high-rise-apartments-best-views/) See all 12 high rise searches on our homepage [/ →](/) How it works ## How Our Locating Works in Four Steps Most renters get a matched shortlist the same business day. See the full process [/how-it-works/ →](/how-it-works/) . 1. 1 ### Take the 60-second questionnaire Budget, move-in date, neighborhoods, bedrooms and your credit situation. That is all we need to start. 2. 2 ### Get a matched shortlist with current specials We text you towers whose credit threshold and income multiple you meet, with this week’s rents and concessions. 3. 3 ### Tour in person or by video We set up tours or send video walk-throughs, and flag floor premiums, parking and pet fees before you go. 4. 4 ### Name us on your guest card and sign Write “Houston High Rise Apartment Team” on the guest card at your first visit. The building pays our fee when you sign. ## Want Top-Tier Terms Without the Legwork? Send us your budget, move-in date and credit range. We check each tower's screening before you pay a single application fee, and the service is 100% free to renters. Start Your Search [/contact/#questionnaire →](/contact/#questionnaire) Text Us [/contact/ →](/contact/) Local know-how ## From Westcreek Lane Value to West Gray Luxury ### Between Memorial Park and Kirby Drive This corridor is car-oriented. Westheimer, San Felipe and West Gray carry east-west traffic, and Kirby Drive runs north-south past the Upper Kirby towers. Most Galleria commutes run west on Westheimer or San Felipe, and Downtown is a straight shot east on Allen Parkway. The Westcreek Lane cluster (Bowen River Oaks, Crimson and SkyHouse River Oaks) sits a short drive from River Oaks District and the shopping center on West Gray. The Westcott (929 Westcott) is the corridor's west edge, near Memorial Park trails. Parking terms [/high-rise-apartments-with-parking/ →](/high-rise-apartments-with-parking/) vary widely here, from add-on garage spaces to valet at the top towers. We confirm what is included before you compare rents. ### From Westcreek Lane Value to The Driscoll The Driscoll at River Oaks (Hanover, 1958 W Gray, 2020) is rated 4.9 stars and runs from $2,570 to $15,955, with a $5K bonus in October 2026. Arrive Upper Kirby (Trinity, 3333 Lake St, 2018) runs from $3,524 to $10,389 with 2 months free, and The Westcott (Greystar, 2022) runs to $11,140. Hanover River Oaks (2651 Kipling, 2020, 4.8 stars) runs from $2,115 to $9,993 and was offering 4 weeks free plus a $3K bonus. Crimson (Gables, 2220 Westcreek) runs from $2,674 to $4,420 with a $1K–$2K gift card plus 1 month free. For value, SkyHouse River Oaks (Simpson, 2015) starts at $1,330 with a $1K look-and-lease bonus, and Bowen River Oaks (2021) starts at $1,525 with 1.5 months free. Both carry lower resident ratings (3.1 and 3.8), so we share what residents say before you tour. ### Daily Life in River Oaks and Upper Kirby River Oaks District and the River Oaks Shopping Center cover dining and shopping, and Memorial Park's trails are a short drive west. Upper Kirby has its own restaurant row along Kirby Drive. School zoning is Houston ISD; verify by exact building address with the district. Why renters use us ## Why Renters Between Shepherd and Buffalo Speedway Use Us - We track all 7 towers, from SkyHouse at $1,330 to The Driscoll at $15,955 - 6 of 7 had specials in October 2026, including The Driscoll's $5K bonus - We compare floor premiums and concierge hours at the top tier - We negotiate terms on 14–15 month leases where buildings allow it - Free to renters: the community pays our fee Client stories ## What Renters Tell Us Sample client stories shown for layout. They will be replaced with real reviews before launch. ★★★★★ > “We sold our house in Memorial and wanted a two-bedroom with concierge and room for our dog. They compared pet rules and floor premiums across four River Oaks towers for us.” DC Downsizing couple (sample story) Placed in River Oaks ★★★★★ > “I was moving from Chicago for a TMC fellowship starting July 1 and could not fly in to tour. They sent video tours of three buildings near the Red Line and I signed at The Carter with a month free.” TF TMC fellow (sample story) Placed in Medical Center ★★★★★ > “My score is in the low 600s. Instead of applying everywhere, they told me which two buildings would work with a guarantor and I was approved at the first one.” YP Young professional (sample story) Placed in Midtown Questions renters ask ## River Oaks and Upper Kirby High Rise FAQs ### Which towers do you track in River Oaks and Upper Kirby? We track 7: The Driscoll at River Oaks, The Westcott, Arrive Upper Kirby, Hanover River Oaks, Bowen River Oaks, Crimson and SkyHouse River Oaks. ### What is the most expensive apartment in Houston? In our October 2026 data, The Driscoll at River Oaks tops out at $15,955 a month, followed by Hanover Autry Park in Montrose at $15,410. ### Can I live in River Oaks for under $1,600? Yes, on Westcreek Lane: SkyHouse River Oaks starts at $1,330 and Bowen River Oaks at $1,525. Those entry prices typically buy a studio or a low floor. ### Which towers on Westcreek Lane and West Gray have specials? In October 2026: $5K bonus at The Driscoll, 2 months free at Arrive Upper Kirby, 4 weeks free plus $3K at Hanover River Oaks, a gift card plus 1 month free at Crimson, 1.5 months free at Bowen and $1K look-and-lease at SkyHouse. ### Do the top towers have concierge service? The top towers generally staff a front desk, but hours differ. We confirm staffed hours, valet and package handling per building. ### Are the high rises inside the deed-restricted neighborhood? No. River Oaks itself is about 1,600 mostly single-family homes laid out in the 1920s. The towers sit on its edges along Westcreek Lane, West Gray, Kipling Street and in Upper Kirby, which changes both walkability and price. ### Is the Kirby Drive corridor walkable? Pockets are, especially around River Oaks District and the Upper Kirby restaurant blocks, but most residents drive. There is no light rail in this corridor. ### Still have a question? Text us and a licensed locator replies in under 5 minutes during business hours (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm · Sat 9am–5pm). Start Your Search [/contact/#questionnaire →](/contact/#questionnaire) Text Us [/contact/ →](/contact/) 60-second questionnaire ## Get Your Matched Shortlist Tell us your budget, move-in date and credit situation. We text back the towers that will approve you, with this week's specials. 100% free to renters. Free for renters ### Thanks, we got your answers. We will text your matched shortlist, usually within 5 minutes during business hours (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm · Sat 9am–5pm). Compare corridors ## Nearby High Rise Neighborhoods ### Montrose 8 towers · from $1,159 · 5 with specials View towers [Montrose →](/neighborhoods/high-rise-apartments-montrose/) ### Galleria & Uptown 6 towers · from $1,200 · 5 with specials View towers [Galleria & Uptown →](/neighborhoods/high-rise-apartments-galleria-uptown/) ![](/images/misc/houston-skyline-at-dusk-seen-from-a-high-rise-livi.webp) Text line active · Mon–Fri 8am–8pm · Sat 9am–5pm ## Find Your River Oaks or Upper Kirby High Rise We track every tower here daily for rents, specials and screening rules. Text reply in under 5 minutes during business hours. Start Your Search [/contact/#questionnaire →](/contact/#questionnaire) Text Us [/contact/ →](/contact/) - $0 to renters - Matched before you apply - TREC #562021