Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Scenic Woods Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (60 Rentals)

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property at 5609 Denmark St

$850 - $1,595

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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5609 Denmark St

HoustonTX77028

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property at 5817 Gaston

$1,100 - $1,700

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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5817 Gaston

HoustonTX77016
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Redwood Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Heights

7320 Jensen DrHouston, TX 77093
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Sherwick Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sherwick Apartments

2831 Laura Koppe RdHouston, TX 77093
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Aldine Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Aldine Apartments

4826 Aldine Mail RdHouston, TX 77039
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Villa Marbella
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Marbella

5001 Aldine MailHouston, TX 77039
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Crystal Star
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Star

9702 Crofton StHouston, TX 77016
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Las Brisas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Brisas

12215 Northwood Forest DrHouston, TX 77039
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property at 4679 Weaver Rd

$850 - $1,015

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4679 Weaver Rd

HoustonTX77016
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Dyersdale Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dyersdale Village

9700 Mesa DrHouston, TX 77078
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The Shoreham
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shoreham

2450 Aldine Westfield RdHouston, TX 77093
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Capewood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Capewood Apartments

4335 Aldine Mail RdHouston, TX 77039
Student Housing
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Las Palmas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Las Palmas

12550 John F Kennedy BlvdHouston, TX 77039
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The Aurea
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Aurea

7506 Jensen DrHouston, TX 77093

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Commons of Grace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Commons of Grace

9110 Tidwell RdHouston, TX 77078
Senior Living
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Angel Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Angel Ridge

8600 SterlingshireHouston, TX 77078
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Home Towne At Wayside
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Home Towne At Wayside

7447 N Wayside DrHouston, TX 77028
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Aster on Aldine
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aster on Aldine

4505 Aldine Mail RdHouston, TX 77039
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Scenic Woods, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scenic Woods Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Scenic Woods area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Dodson Place priced from $859. Capewood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $929. Here are the most affordable Scenic Woods apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dodson PlaceRenovated 1/11BR,1BA$859
Capewood Apartments2x1-C2BR,1BA$929
Las Palmas1x11BR,1BA$935
The AureaA11BR,1BA$950
Commons of GraceCommons of Grace a 55+ community- Accepts Sect...2BR,2BA$972
Dyersdale Village2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Hud2BR,1BA$983
Lakecrest VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$989
North Forest Trails1 Bed, 1 Bath (60% Income Restricted)1BR,1BA$999
Parker Square Apartments (EPMTx)1x11BR,1BA$1,000
Villas at Colt Run Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scenic Woods, TX

As of July 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scenic Woods area is the $0.93 price per square foot 7813 Laura Koppe Rd Model at 7813 Laura Koppe Rd, Unit A in the in the East Houston neighborhood starting from $1,865. The second greatest value Scenic Woods apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Villas at Colt Run Apartments starting at $1,030 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the East Houston neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scenic Woods apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7813 Laura Koppe Rd, Unit A7813 Laura Koppe Rd3BR,2.5BA$0.93
Villas at Colt Run Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.87
7954 Nashville St, Unit 7954 Nashville St Houston7954 Nashville St3BR,2BA$1.39
Alcott Village3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.24
JFK Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
Lakecrest VillageThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.21
Commons of GraceAffordable Rent for 55+ , Accepts Section 82BR,2BA$1.22
Serenity Garden Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.23
Capewood Apartments2x1-C2BR,1BA$1.14
Dyersdale Village2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Hud2BR,1BA$1.29

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Scenic Woods, Houston, TX

Ranked #261

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scenic Woods Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Scenic Woods?

The cheapest apartment in Scenic Woods is Dodson Place which is listed at $859, while the average apartment in Scenic Woods costs $1,545.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Scenic Woods?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Scenic Woods that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Scenic Woods?

Cheap apartments in Scenic Woods have an average cost of $557 which is $988 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Scenic Woods.

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