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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 1 Bed unit found at Sherwood Glen priced from $740. Forest Oaks Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $745. Here are the most affordable Shady Acres apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sherwood Glen1x11BR,1BA$740
Forest Oaks ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$745
The Gardens ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$761

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shady Acres, TX

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shady Acres area is the $1.42 price per square foot 3 Bed 3.5 Bath Model at Thornton Homes in the in the Independence Heights neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Shady Acres apartment is the Eric Model at 1126 W 22nd St starting at $1,150 with a $0.88 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.
Thornton Homes3 Bed 3.5 Bath3BR,3.5BA$1.42
1126 W 22nd StEric2BR,1BA$0.88
Montabella at Oak ForestB2BR,2BA$1.34
Turtle CreekD2BR,1BA$1.19
Brittany Place Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath (B)2BR,1.5BA$1.35
4742 Yale Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.22
Monterrey Vista850 sqft2BR,1BA$1.29
Campanile on Minimax1 Bedroom - A2 & A31BR,1BA$1.46
Sherwood Glen1x11BR,1BA$1.15
The Gardens ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Shady Acres, Houston, TX

Ranked #27

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shady Acres

What type of rentals are currently available in Shady Acres?

There are currently 195 Apartments for Rent in Shady Acres, TX with pricing that ranges from $761 to $18,080. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Shady Acres ranging from $950 to $8,500.

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 $950 to $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,446.

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 $1,300 to $6,778, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,310.

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