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2338 W 18th StHouston, TX 77008
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2100 Tannehill Dr
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Shepherd Forest, Houston, TX Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shepherd Forest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Forest Studio Apartments | $1,283 | $1,010 | $1,618 |
| Shepherd Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $728 | $2,560 |
| Shepherd Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,629 | $1,025 | $4,213 |
| Shepherd Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,300 | $2,335 |
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Cheapest Available Shepherd Forest Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shepherd Forest area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at Tara Oaks priced from $729. Sherwood Glen has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $740. Here are the most affordable Shepherd Forest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Oaks | S1 | Studio,1BA | $729 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Forest Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Vintage at 18th Street | 1x1 NONRENOVATED | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| The Park at Malaga | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Gold | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Forest, TX
As of July 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Forest area is the $1.51 price per square foot B Model at Montabella at Oak Forest in the in the Spring Branch East neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Shepherd Forest apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath (B) Model at Brittany Place Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Greater Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shepherd Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montabella at Oak Forest | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.51 |
| Brittany Place Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath (B) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.35 |
| The Gardens Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| Vintage at 18th Street | 2x1 RENOVATED | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Timbergrove | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| 2121 Ella | A2 60% | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| Providence at Heights | A1 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Shenandoah Woods | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| Tara Oaks | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
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Getting Around the Shepherd Forest Neighborhood in Houston, TX
Walk Score®
66 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
61 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shepherd Forest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Shepherd Forest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Shepherd Forest is under $1,068.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Shepherd Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Shepherd Forest is Sherwood Glen which is listed at $740, while the average apartment in Shepherd Forest costs $2,085.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Shepherd Forest?
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 15 regular apartments in Shepherd Forest 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 Shepherd Forest?
Cheap apartments in Shepherd Forest have an average cost of $619 which is $1,466 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepherd Forest.
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