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3900 Dacoma StHouston, TX 77092
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Montabella at Oak Forest
4000 W 34th StHouston, TX 77092
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2727 W 18th StHouston, TX 77008
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2121 Ella BlvdHouston, TX 77008
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2424 E TC Jester BlvdHouston, TX 77008
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3805 Sherwood LnHouston, TX 77092
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2802 W TC Jester BlvdHouston, TX 77018
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4008 Sherwood LnHouston, TX 77092
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2790 W T C Jester BlvdHouston, TX 77018
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3910 Sherwood LnHouston, TX 77092
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3821 Sherwood LnHouston, TX 77092
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4506 Sherwood LnHouston, TX 77092
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3600 W T C Jester BlvdHouston, TX 77018
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2400 Hackett DrHouston, TX 77008
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Colony Oaks
1353 Judiway StHouston, TX 77018
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4600-4603 Sherwood LnHouston, TX 77092
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1600 W T C Jester BlvdHouston, TX 77008
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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 | $1,174 | $915 | $1,664 |
| Shepherd Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,220 | $725 | $2,546 |
| Shepherd Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $915 | $4,109 |
| Shepherd Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,894 | $1,250 | $2,504 |
| Shepherd Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $2,068 | $2,118 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Sherwood Glen priced from $740. Heights 2121 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Shepherd Forest apartments for rent in Houston, TX:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $740 |
| Heights 2121 | 20207A1 | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
| Brittany Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (A) | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Shenandoah Woods | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $835 |
| Springhill | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Forest Oaks Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Park at Malaga | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Gold | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Vintage at 18th Street | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $967 |
| Avenue on 34th | Two Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms | 2BR,2BA | $1,007 |
| Montabella at Oak Forest | A | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Forest, TX
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Forest area is the $1.89 price per square foot B1 80% Model at 2121 Ella in the in the Greater Heights neighborhood starting from $1,937. The second greatest value Shepherd Forest apartment is the A Model at Montabella at Oak Forest starting at $1,150 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Spring Branch East 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. |
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| 2121 Ella | B1 80% | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Montabella at Oak Forest | A | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Shenandoah Woods | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
| Vintage at 18th Street | B1-TR | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Springhill | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Brittany Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Timbergrove | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Park at Malaga | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Gold | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Heights 2121 | 20207S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.77 |
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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 $1,150.
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 $2,068.
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 14 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 $391 which is $1,677 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepherd Forest.
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