# New High Rise Apartments Houston | 2024–2026 Openings > 2024–2026 Houston high rise openings with lease-up specials: 1010 Waugh 2.5 months free, The Watt 3 months free, Rone, Forme, The Heron and more. Free help. URL: https://houstonhighriseapartments.com/new-construction-high-rise-apartments/ ![Newly completed Houston residential tower at golden hour](/images/hero/newly-completed-glass-residential-tower-in-montros.webp) New Construction · Houston high rises # Houston's Newest High Rises and Their Opening Specials Last updated: October 20, 2026 Towers delivered 2024–2026, with lease-up specials that usually beat stabilized buildings. Free Houston high rise locating that matches you to buildings by credit, income and current specials before you apply. - $0 to renters - TREC #562021 - Text reply under 5 min Start Your Search [/contact/#questionnaire →](/contact/#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 ## Why New Towers Are Worth a Look Right Now Houston is not building many more high rises. Only 3 new towers were under construction across the metro, and the overall apartment construction pipeline was the thinnest since 2012 (CoStar via Houston Chronicle, April 2026). The buildings that delivered in 2024–2026 are in lease-up now, which is when concessions are deepest. Deliveries we track: - **1010 Waugh** (Fairfield, 2025): from $1,698, 2.5 months free plus $1K look-and-lease - **Hanover Buffalo Bayou** (2025): from $2,015 to $13,755 - **Rone Residences** (2311 Westheimer, 2025): from $3,528, 2 months free plus $2K - **The Heron Museum District** (2025): from $1,686, $1,500 look-and-lease - **Forme Houston** (Sentral, 2026): from $1,798, 2 months free - **The Watt** (Greystar, Westlake Park, 2025): from $1,750, 3 months free plus $1K - **1 Riva Row** (Morgan, Spring, 2025): from $2,554 - **Modera Waugh** (Mill Creek Residential, 2024): from $1,682, 8 weeks free ## How Lease-Up Pricing Works A new tower starts at zero occupancy and needs to reach stabilized occupancy quickly. Operators like Greystar, Fairfield Residential, Mill Creek Residential and Sentral use concessions to speed up the absorption rate. Those concessions are usually amortized across the lease, which is why we compare net effective rent: gross rent times (lease months minus free months), divided by lease months. The catch is year two. Renewal increases usually start from gross rent, not the discounted figure. A $2,000 unit with 2.5 months free on a 12-month lease nets about $1,583 a month, but the renewal will likely start near $2,000 or higher. Our guide on net effective rent [/guide/net-effective-rent-explained/ →](/guide/net-effective-rent-explained/) shows the formula with real Houston examples. ## Common Problems We Solve ### “I cannot tell which special is actually better” Weeks free, months free, look-and-lease bonuses and founder’s rate offers do not compare directly. We put them on the same basis. For the current numbers, see our October 2026 Houston high rise specials report [/blog/houston-high-rise-specials-october-2026/ →](/blog/houston-high-rise-specials-october-2026/) . ### “Is it risky to move into a building that just opened?” There are trade-offs: punch-list fixes, amenities still opening, and construction noise nearby. Read moving into a lease-up tower [/guide/moving-into-lease-up-building/ →](/guide/moving-into-lease-up-building/) before you sign. ### “New or renovated historic?” The Star (1915) and The Rice (1913, renovated 2015) offer character at lower rents, while 2025 towers offer modern systems and smart home packages. Compare them in new vs. renovated high rises [/guide/new-vs-renovated-high-rises-houston/ →](/guide/new-vs-renovated-high-rises-houston/) . ## What We Check at a New Tower Before you tour, we confirm the certificate of occupancy date for your floor, which amenities are open (pool, fitness, sky lounge), whether a hard hat tour or pre-leasing applies, and how close any active work is to your stack. We also ask about LEED certification and utility costs where it matters to you. Start the questionnaire and we will send all eight towers with this week’s specials. Named buildings · October 2026 ## Houston High Rises Delivered 2024–2026 Rents, class, resident rating and the current special for each tower. Tell us your budget and we narrow this to the ones that will approve you. | Building | Area | Class / Rating | Built | Units | Rent range | Current special | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1010 WaughWaugh Dr (address on request) · Fairfield | Montrose | A+ · New | 2025 | Studio–2BR | $1,698–$4,528 | 2.5 mo free + $1K look-and-lease | | Hanover Buffalo Bayou707 Marston St · Hanover | Montrose | A+ · New | 2025 | 1BR–3BR | $2,015–$13,755 | None listed | | Rone Residences2311 Westheimer Rd | Montrose | A+ · 4.3★ | 2025 | 1BR–3BR | $3,528–$8,759 | 2 mo free + $2K look-and-lease | | The Heron Museum District4343 Woodhead St | Museum District | A+ · 4.6★ | 2025 | Studio–2BR | $1,686–$5,000 | $1,500 look-and-lease | | Forme Houston5501 La Branch St · Sentral | Medical Center | A+ · 5.0★ | 2026 | Studio–3BR | $1,798–$4,505 | 2 mo free | | The Watt550 Westlake Park Blvd · Greystar | Energy Corridor (Westlake Park) | A+ · New | 2025 | Studio–3BR | $1,750–$3,828 | 3 mo free + $1K look-and-lease | | 1 Riva Row1 Riva Row, Spring · Morgan | The Woodlands | A+ · New | 2025 | 1BR–3BR | $2,554–$8,994 | None listed | | Modera Waugh716 Waugh Dr · Mill Creek | Montrose | A+ · 4.4★ | 2024 | 1BR–3BR | $1,682–$3,849 | 8 weeks free | Source: SmartApartmentData, October 2026. Starting rents are usually studios or lower floors. Specials change weekly; we confirm them the day you tour. Why renters use us ## Why Use Houston High Rise Apartment Team for New Construction? ### We track every 2024–2026 delivery 1010 Waugh, Hanover Buffalo Bayou, Rone, The Heron, Forme, The Watt, 1 Riva Row and Modera Waugh. ### We do concession math We spread free months across the lease so you compare net effective rent, not headlines. ### We warn about renewals Renewals usually price off gross rent. We show your likely year-two number before you sign. ### We ask the awkward questions Certificate of occupancy dates, unfinished amenities and construction next door. ### Free to you The community pays our referral fee when you sign. ## How Houston High Rise Apartment Team Compares | What you get | Searching portals alone | Houston High Rise Apartment Team | | --- | --- | --- | | Lease-up specials | Headline offer only | Converted to net effective rent | | Year-two renewal | Not shown | Gross rent flagged before you sign | | Construction status | Renderings | Amenities and punch list checked on tour | | Cost to you | Free, but no guidance | Free, with a licensed locator | ## Not sure which towers will approve you? Send us your credit range and income. We check thresholds before you spend a dollar on application fees. Start Your Search [/contact/#questionnaire →](/contact/#questionnaire) Text Us [/contact/ →](/contact/) How it works ## How Does Our New Construction Search Work? Most renters go from questionnaire to shortlist the same business day. Signing usually happens within 1–3 weeks, depending on your move-in date. 1. 1 ### Tell us your window Move date, budget and must-haves. Lease-up timing matters, so we start from your date. 2. 2 ### Compare lease-up specials We convert free months and look-and-lease bonuses to net effective rent across all eight new towers. 3. 3 ### Check what is finished We ask about amenity opening dates, punch-list status and construction noise near your unit. 4. 4 ### Lock it in Sign within the look-and-lease window if it fits. Name us on the guest card and the building pays our fee. Inside the towers ## What New Construction Living Looks Like Client stories ## What Renters Say About Our New Construction Search Sample client stories shown for layout. They will be replaced with real reviews before launch. ★★★★★ > “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 ★★★★★ > “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 Questions renters ask ## New Construction FAQs ### Which new high rises opened in Houston recently? In our tracked inventory: Rone Residences, 1010 Waugh, The Heron Museum District, Hanover Buffalo Bayou, The Watt and 1 Riva Row delivered in 2025, Modera Waugh in 2024, and Forme Houston in 2026. ### Why do new buildings offer such big specials? A new tower needs to fill quickly to reach stabilized occupancy, so it leans on concessions during lease-up. In October 2026, The Watt offered 3 months free plus $1K and 1010 Waugh 2.5 months free plus $1K. ### Will my rent go up at renewal? It often does. Renewals usually price off the gross rent, not the discounted net effective rent. We show you both numbers so you can plan for year two. ### How many high rises are being built in Houston? Only 3 new high rise towers were under construction across the metro, and the overall apartment pipeline was the thinnest since 2012 (CoStar via Houston Chronicle, April 2026). ### What if the amenities are not finished when I move in? Ask for opening dates in writing. We check amenity completion and punch-list status before you tour. ### Is construction noise a problem in a new tower? It can be if parts of the building or a neighboring site are still under construction. We ask which stacks face active work. ### What is a look-and-lease special? A bonus for signing shortly after you tour, such as The Heron's $1,500 look-and-lease or Rone's $2K. Terms vary, so confirm the deadline. ### Are new buildings stricter on credit? Some newer towers set credit thresholds above the typical 600–650. We check each building's criteria before you apply. ### 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/) Renter guides ## New Construction Guides Plain-language answers to the questions renters ask us most about this search. Explainer ### Moving into a Lease-Up Tower: Pros, Cons and What to Watch For Lease-up specials vs. renewal jumps, punch-list issues, amenity opening dates and the questions to ask at a new Houston tower. Read the guide [Moving into a Lease-Up Tower: Pros, Cons and What to Watch For →](/guide/moving-into-lease-up-building/) Decision guide ### New Construction vs. Renovated Historic High Rises in Houston The Star (1915), The Rice (1913/2015) and One Park Place (2009/2023) vs. 2025 towers: rent, layouts, character and systems. Read the guide [New Construction vs. Renovated Historic High Rises in Houston →](/guide/new-vs-renovated-high-rises-houston/) Neighborhoods ## Where These Towers Are Montrose · 8 towers [/neighborhoods/high-rise-apartments-montrose/ →](/neighborhoods/high-rise-apartments-montrose/) Museum District · 5 towers [/neighborhoods/high-rise-apartments-museum-district/ →](/neighborhoods/high-rise-apartments-museum-district/) Texas Medical Center · 4 towers [/neighborhoods/high-rise-apartments-medical-center/ →](/neighborhoods/high-rise-apartments-medical-center/) Keep comparing ## Related High Rise Searches ![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/) ![Renter reviewing approval paperwork in a Houston high rise kitchen at golden hour](/images/hero/young-professional-reviewing-lease-approval-paperw.webp) Most requested ### Flexible Credit We match renters with low scores or thin files to the Houston high rises whose screening they can actually pass. Free locating Compare towers [Flexible Credit →](/high-rise-apartments-flexible-credit/) ![Rooftop pool with cabanas and the Downtown Houston skyline at golden hour](/images/hero/infinity-edge-rooftop-pool-on-a-houston-high-rise-.webp) ### Rooftop Pools True rooftop pools vs. podium amenity decks, listed with floor levels. Free locating Compare towers [Rooftop Pools →](/high-rise-apartments-rooftop-pools/) ![](/images/misc/houston-skyline-at-dusk-seen-from-a-high-rise-livi.webp) Text line active · Mon–Fri 8am–8pm · Sat 9am–5pm ## Ready to Compare New Construction High Rises? Tell us your budget, move-in date, neighborhoods and credit situation in 60 seconds. We text back a shortlist of towers that will approve you, with this week’s specials. Start Your Search [/contact/#questionnaire →](/contact/#questionnaire) Text Us [/contact/ →](/contact/) - $0 to renters - Matched before you apply - TREC #562021