
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepherd Forest Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $400 (32 Rentals)
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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 | $1,272 | $915 | $1,618 |
| Shepherd Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,268 | $725 | $2,597 |
| Shepherd Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,485 | $915 | $4,390 |
| Shepherd Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $1,250 | $2,640 |
| Shepherd Forest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $2,075 | $2,125 |
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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. Brittany Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $833. 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 |
| 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 |
| The Park at Malaga | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Gold | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Heights 2121 | 20207A1 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Turtle Creek | BU | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
| Vintage at 18th Street | A2R | 1BR,1BA | $967 |
| Forest Oaks Apartments | 1Bed | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Montabella at Oak Forest | A | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd Forest, TX
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shepherd Forest area is the $1.27 price per square foot A Model at Montabella at Oak Forest in the in the Spring Branch East neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value Shepherd Forest apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Shenandoah Woods starting at $1,375 with a $1.58 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | $1.52 |
| Springhill | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Brittany Place Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath (A) | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Turtle Creek | BU | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Sherwood Glen | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Forest Oaks Apartments | 1Bed WD | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Park at Malaga | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Gold | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Heights 2121 | 20207S1 | Studio ,1BA | $1.82 |
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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 $2,075.
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 9 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 $202 which is $1,873 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Shepherd Forest.
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