Cheap Homes for Rent in Shady Acres Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $900 (17 Rentals)

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property at 1111 N Durham Dr

$1,208 - $2,014

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1111 N Durham Dr

HoustonTX77008

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property at 304 Truman St,

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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304 Truman St,, Unit B

304 Truman St,
HoustonTX77018

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property at 4127 Yale St

$1,595

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$1,595

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$1,595

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 7

4127 Yale St

HoustonTX77018

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property at 708 E 32nd St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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708 E 32nd St

HoustonTX77022

Shady Acres, Houston, TX Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Somerset LoftsB22BR,2BA$641
Sherwood Glen1x11BR,1BA$740
Brittany Place Apartments1 Bed 1.5 Bath (C)1BR,1BA$833
Shenandoah Woods1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$835
Springhill1x11BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Acres, TX

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shady Acres area is the $1.27 price per square foot F Model at Montabella at Oak Forest in the in the Spring Branch East neighborhood starting from $1,599. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Montabella at Oak ForestF3BR,2BA$1.27
Somerset LoftsB22BR,2BA$0.63
Shenandoah Woods2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.58
Vintage at 18th StreetB1-TR2BR,1BA$1.52
4742 Yale Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Monterrey Vista850 sqft2BR,1BA$1.29
Turtle CreekCU1BR,1BA$1.31
Springhill2x12BR,1BA$1.34
Brittany Place Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (A)1BR,1BA$1.23
Sherwood Glen1x11BR,1BA$1.15

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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
Shady Acres, Houston, TX

Ranked #39

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shady Acres

What type of rentals are currently available in Shady Acres?

There are currently 207 Apartments for Rent in Shady Acres, TX with pricing that ranges from $539 to $13,882. There are also 254 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shady Acres ranging from $990 to $10,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Shady Acres?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Shady Acres ranges from $990 to $10,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,565.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Shady Acres?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Shady Acres range from $736 to $11,084, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,075.

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