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property at 504 Nursery Rd

$1,227 - $2,450

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504 Nursery Rd

The WoodlandsTX77380

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The Woodlands, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in The Woodlands, TX

Pricing Updated: 12/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the The Woodlands, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for The Woodlands Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Sterling Ridge$2,112$911134
Cochrans Crossing$2,598$1,12814
Research Forest$2,952$910359
Alden Bridge$8,479$917158

Cheapest Available The Woodlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in The Woodlands, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Rayfords Edge in the Frontera neighborhood priced from $846. MAA Valleywood in the Frontera neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $854. Here is today’s list of the most affordable The Woodlands apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rayfords EdgeThe 5651BR,1BA$846
MAA ValleywoodThe Carlton1BR,1BA$854
Retreat at MagnoliaA11BR,1BA$911
LexingtonA11BR,1BA$915
Berkshire Jones ForestA11BR,1BA$917
Park at MagnoliaA11BR,1BA$927
Arden WoodsA21BR,1BA$946
Evergreen at Sterling RidgeA21BR,1BA$949
SeagroveA11BR,1BA$950
Forest View1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Woodlands, TX

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Woodlands area is the $1.25 price per square foot Oxford Model at Logan Square in the in the Forest Crossing neighborhood starting from $2,165. The second greatest value The Woodlands apartment is the Denver Model at The Village at Granger Pines starting at $1,770 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the River Plantation neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Woodlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Logan SquareOxford3BR,2.5BA$1.25
The Village at Granger PinesDenver3BR,2BA$1.32
Amber Pines at Fosters Ridge3x2A3BR,2BA$1.48
Forest View3 Bedroom - 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.48
The Park at WoodmoorMaple2BR,2BA$1.13
The Retreat at Spring ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$1.39
Woodland LandingsA11BR,1BA$1.25
Woodland PinesChelsea1BR,1BA$1.44
Marquis at The Woodlands1A1BR,1BA$1.49
Timber Mill1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.43

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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The Woodlands Overview

In a master-planned community located North in the greater Houston area, apartments in The Woodlands have been drawing in new residents for decades with a winning mix of Texas hospitality and all of the amenities one would expect from a larger city. Growing at an exceptional rate over the last fifteen or so years, this in-demand hot spot offers the perfect balance of work, home and play.

Why live in The Woodlands, TX?

Home to over a dozen worldly employers and boasting a next-level quality of life, not to mention schools that consistently make the grade, rentals in The Woodlands are truly a gem of the Lone Star State. Close to the world-famous museums and eateries of Houston while still maintaining a firm air of independence, The Woodlands exudes a distinct style all its own.

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The Woodlands, TX

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2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Woodlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in The Woodlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in The Woodlands is at The Mill Apartments listed at $1,124.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom The Woodlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom The Woodlands Apartment is $846 at Rayfords Edge.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom The Woodlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in The Woodlands is starting from $1,099 at Rosemary.

What is the most affordable The Woodlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap The Woodlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Retreat at Spring Apartments and starts from $1,381.

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