
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shady Acres Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (110 Rentals)
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2006 W 43rd St

505 E 32nd St

Turtle Creek

Springhill

The Grove at 43rd

Brittany Place Apartments

824 W 19th St

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Vintage at 18th Street

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Heights 2121
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1141 N Durham Dr

Somerset Lofts

543 W 27th St

1225 W 25th St

1526 Yale St

427 W 17th St

Shenandoah Woods

1801 Cortlandt St

Timbergrove

600 Heights Blvd
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Monterrey Vista

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418 E 36th St

1300 North Post Oak

115 Aurora St

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Montabella at Oak Forest

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The Dacoma

525 Heights Blvd

1112 Lawrence St

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514 E 15th St

Colonial

MAA Greater Heights

Twin Pines

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Smart Living Heights

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Viridian Design District

1612 Heights Blvd

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Timbergrove Station

COOP WATERWORKS

1217 Heights Blvd
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Campanile on Minimax

Heights West 11th

813-812 Alexander St

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Whitney at The Heights

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10X 15th Street Flats

Heights on Katy

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Artistry Design District

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Reserve at Garden Oaks

City Park in the Heights

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Shady Acres, Houston, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shady Acres?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Acres Studio Apartments | $1,515 | $950 | $2,045 |
| Shady Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,691 | $775 | $4,985 |
| Shady Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,203 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
| Shady Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,634 | $1,300 | $7,572 |
| Shady Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,577 | $2,062 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Shady Acres Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shady Acres area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Sherwood Glen priced from $740. Springhill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Shady Acres apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Springhill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Grove at 43rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 4742 Yale Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $874 |
| Brittany Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (A) | 1BR,1BA | $883 |
| Forest Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Park at Malaga | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Gold | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Heights 2121 | 20207A1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Somerset Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $902 |
| Turtle Creek | BU | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Acres, TX
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Acres area is the $1.28 price per square foot E Model at Montabella at Oak Forest in the in the Spring Branch East neighborhood starting from $1,569. The second greatest value Shady Acres apartment is the B1 Model at Somerset Lofts starting at $1,305 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Greater Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shady Acres apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montabella at Oak Forest | E | 3BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Somerset Lofts | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
| Brittany Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath (C) | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| Vintage at 18th Street | B1-TR | 2BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| 4742 Yale Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Monterrey Vista | 850 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Springhill | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Grove at 43rd | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Turtle Creek | BU | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shady Acres Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shady Acres?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shady Acres is under $945.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shady Acres?
The cheapest apartment in Shady Acres is Sherwood Glen which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Shady Acres costs $9,660.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shady Acres?
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 49 regular apartments in Shady Acres 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 Shady Acres?
Cheap apartments in Shady Acres have an average cost of $221 which is $9,439 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shady Acres.
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