713 APTS review · Updated August 2026
Novel River Oaks Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on Novel River Oaks: current pricing, real fees, what we like, and the questions worth asking on your tour. Reviewed by 713 APTS, Houston apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour so the community knows we sent you.
The quick take
Novel River Oaks is an apartment community in Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U, built in 2020 with 326 units. Current pricing runs 1 bd from $2,479, 2 bd from $3,481, 3 bd from $7,534. Right now the property is offering: 4wks free w/12+mo on sel units. Below is our honest breakdown: pricing, fees, what we like, and the questions worth asking on your tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 69 Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U communities we track typically run $1,175–$1,575, and Novel River Oaks's $2,479 starting price sits above that range.
Current special
🎉 4wks free w/12+mo on sel units
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$2,479 from
787–1127 sq ft
2 bd
$3,481 from
1250–1937 sq ft
3 bd
$7,534 from
2307 sq ft
11 units available right now · 24 coming up
Actual apartments with actual move-in dates, from the community's availability feed (checked August 6).
| Unit | Sq ft | Move-in | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| #126 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 856 | Now | $2,630 |
| #132 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 856 | Now | $2,645 |
| #233 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 856 | Now | $2,655 |
| #334 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 856 | Now | $2,665 |
| #820 A0 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 850 | Now | $2,802 |
| #244 B8A · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1365 | Now | $4,045 |
| #821 B7 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1385 | Now | $4,168 |
| #214 B17 · 2 bd / 2.5 ba | 1917 | Now | $5,488 |
| #211 B17 · 2 bd / 2.5 ba | 1917 | Now | $5,518 |
| #116 TH1 · 2 bd / 2.5 ba | 1937 | Now | $6,429 |
| #310 C1 · 3 bd / 3 ba | 2307 | Now | $7,389 |
| #452 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 856 | Aug 12 | $2,660 |
| #114 TH1A · 2 bd / 2.5 ba | 1937 | Aug 12 | $6,432 |
| #827 B5A · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1287 | Aug 16 | $4,376 |
| #644 B8A · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1365 | Aug 17 | $4,093 |
| #624 B7 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1385 | Aug 18 | $4,018 |
| #248 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 787 | Aug 23 | $2,600 |
| #352 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 856 | Sep 1 | $2,640 |
| #433 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 856 | Sep 4 | $2,640 |
| #519 B5 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1372 | Sep 5 | $4,213 |
| #825 A0 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 850 | Sep 10 | $2,770 |
| #412 A4 · 1 bd / 1.5 ba | 982 | Sep 13 | $2,924 |
| #133 B8 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1385 | Sep 18 | $4,072 |
| #525 A0 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 850 | Sep 25 | $2,605 |
| #851 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 856 | Sep 26 | $2,805 |
| #726 B5 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1372 | Oct 5 | $4,266 |
| #733 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 856 | Oct 6 | $2,750 |
| #849 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 787 | Oct 6 | $2,765 |
| #630 A6 · 1 bd / 1.5 ba | 1243 | Oct 6 | $3,648 |
| #316 A3 · 1 bd / 1.5 ba | 919 | Oct 10 | $2,720 |
| #639 B4 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1270 | Oct 10 | $4,144 |
| #807 B13 · 2 bd / 2.5 ba | 1639 | Oct 14 | $5,398 |
| #629 A3B · 1 bd / 1.5 ba | 966 | Oct 19 | $3,138 |
| #115 TH1 · 2 bd / 2.5 ba | 1937 | Oct 19 | $6,458 |
| #653 B8A · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1365 | Oct 24 | $4,093 |
Underlined units link to their floorplan page — the others don't have a plan diagram from the community yet. Ask us and we'll chase it down.
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 787 | Full machines | $2,479–$3,028 |
| 1x1½ 1 bd / 1.5 ba | 943 | Full machines | $3,037–$3,318 |
| 1x1½ den 1 bd / 1.5 ba | 1127 | Full machines | $3,150–$3,828 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1250 | Full machines | $3,481–$4,255 |
| 2x2½ 2 bd / 2.5 ba | 1422 | Full machines | $4,330–$4,967 |
| 2x2½ den 2 bd / 2.5 ba | 1566 | Full machines | $4,876–$5,729 |
| 2x2½ loft TH 2 bd / 2.5 ba | 1937 | Full machines | $6,574–$6,631 |
| 3x3½ 3 bd / 3.5 ba | 2307 | Full machines | $7,534 |
Pricing checked August 5, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily — treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
2511 Willowick Rd, Houston, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +New construction, built 2020: modern finishes and layouts
- +Full-size washer/dryer in unit
- +Standouts here: a pool, a fitness center, and gated entry
- +Managed by Greystar, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $85 application fee + $250 admin fee. Ask if either is waived or credited right now, and whether the admin fee is refundable if you are not approved.
- 2.The deposit is listed as $750. Ask for your total move-in number in writing: deposit, fees, first month, and any required renters insurance.
- 3.Which lease lengths get the best rate? The same unit can price very differently at 6, 12, or 15 months, so have them run a couple of options.
- 4.Electric, water, gas, trash are added on top of the rent price. Ask which utilities you set up yourself and what they run in an average month.
- 5.Is the exact unit you were quoted ready by your move-in date, and how long will they hold it while you decide?
The fine print
Community fees & deposit
Paid to Novel River Oaks, not to 713 APTS.
- Deposit: $750
- Application fee: $85
- Admin fee: $250
Utilities
Rent + electric, water, gas, trash
Location
2511 Willowick Rd, Houston, TX · Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U
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Novel River Oaks: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Novel River Oaks?
1 bd units start around $2,479/mo; 2 bd units start around $3,481/mo; 3 bd units start around $7,534/mo. Pricing changes daily, so register with 713 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at Novel River Oaks?
Deposit: $750. Application fee: $85. Admin fee: $250. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Novel River Oaks located?
2511 Willowick Rd, Houston, TX, in the Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U area of Houston.
Does Novel River Oaks have any specials right now?
4wks free w/12+mo on sel units. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour Novel River Oaks with 713 APTS?
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What does registering mean?
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