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8506 Hempstead RdHouston, TX 77008
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4300 Sherwood LnHouston, TX 77092
2006 W 43rd St
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2800 W T C Jester BlvdHouston, TX 77018
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2338 W 18th StHouston, TX 77008
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4250 W 34th StHouston, TX 77092
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4200 W 34th StHouston, TX 77092
1141 N Durham Dr
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Heights 2121
2121 Tannehill DrHouston, TX 77008
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217 Cockerel St
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Vintage at 18th Street
1700 Seaspray CtHouston, TX 77008
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Viridian Design District
7100 Old Katy RdHouston, TX 77024
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Smart Living Heights
3530 W 12th StHouston, TX 77008
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3900 Dacoma StHouston, TX 77092
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4503 Werner StHouston, TX 77022
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1300 North Post Oak
1300 N Post Oak RdHouston, TX 77055
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Montabella at Oak Forest
4000 W 34th StHouston, TX 77092
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3405 N Shepherd DrHouston, TX 77018
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2727 W 18th StHouston, TX 77008
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1640 E TC Jester BlvdHouston, TX 77008
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Whitney at the Heights
2424 E TC Jester BlvdHouston, TX 77008
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2101 N Shepherd DrHouston, TX 77008
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2220 Pinegate DrHouston, TX 77008
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616 W 20th StHouston, TX 77008
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Twin Pines
1109 W 25th StHouston, TX 77008
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East Bend Apartments
111 W 6th StHouston, TX 77007
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Colonial
800-900 N Durham DrHouston, TX 77008
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207 E 38th St
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Artistry Design District
3939 W 12th StHouston, TX 77055
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Gables at the Heights
609 Waverly StHouston, TX 77007
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2121 Ella
2121 Ella BlvdHouston, TX 77008
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Timbergrove Station
2717 Minimax StHouston, TX 77008
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7105 Old Katy RdHouston, TX 77024
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641 W Crosstimbers StHouston, TX 77018
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Stonewood
701 T C Jester BlvdHouston, TX 77008
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525 Yale StHouston, TX 77007
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1414 N Shepherd DrHouston, TX 77008
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655 Yale StHouston, TX 77007
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4123 Yale St
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The Rosslyn at Garden Oaks
1011 W 34th StHouston, TX 77018
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3001 W 11th StHouston, TX 77008
304 Truman St,, Unit B
304 Truman St,
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2825 W 11th StHouston, TX 77008
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2125 Yale Apartments
2125 Yale StHouston, TX 77008
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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 | $1,545 | $915 | $3,283 |
| Shady Acres 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $539 | $5,671 |
| Shady Acres 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $641 | $10,000+ |
| Shady Acres 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $736 | $10,000+ |
| Shady Acres 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,591 | $2,075 | $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 2 Beds unit found at Somerset Lofts priced from $641. Sherwood Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Shady Acres apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Lofts | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $641 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Brittany Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath (C) | 1BR,1BA | $833 |
| Shenandoah Woods | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Springhill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Heights 2121 | 20207A1 | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Park at Malaga | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Gold | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Turtle Creek | C | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Vintage at 18th Street | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $967 |
| Forest Oaks Apartments | 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Acres, TX
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Acres area is the $1.20 price per square foot E Model at Montabella at Oak Forest in the in the Spring Branch East neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Shady Acres apartment is the B2 Model at Somerset Lofts starting at $641 with a $0.63 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. |
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| Montabella at Oak Forest | E | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Somerset Lofts | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $0.63 |
| Shenandoah Woods | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
| Vintage at 18th Street | B1-TR | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 4742 Yale Apartments | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Monterrey Vista | 850 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Turtle Creek | CU | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Springhill | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Brittany Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 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 $995.
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 $10,510.
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 43 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 $169 which is $10,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shady Acres.
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