
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Research Forest Neighborhood of The Woodlands, TX from $1,000 (8 Rentals)
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Research Forest, The Woodlands, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Research Forest?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Research Forest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,090 | $4,788 |
Research Forest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,088 | $1,173 | $5,326 |
Research Forest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,942 | $1,600 | $6,619 |
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Cheapest Available Research Forest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Research Forest area of The Woodlands, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Alden Landing priced from $1,160. Stone Creek at The Woodlands has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Research Forest apartments for rent in The Woodlands, TX:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Alden Landing | a1r | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Stone Creek at The Woodlands | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Trailpoint at the Woodlands | Chianti | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Research Forest, TX
As of May 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Research Forest area is the $1.99 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at The Cottages at Buckshot Landing in the in the Research Forest neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Research Forest apartment is the A2 Model at Harper's Retreat starting at $1,277 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the Research Forest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Research Forest apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Cottages at Buckshot Landing | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.99 |
Harper's Retreat | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
The Park at Woodmoor | Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
The Park at Research Forest | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Retreat at The Woodlands | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
Trailpoint at the Woodlands | Chianti | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Stone Creek at The Woodlands | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
333 Holly | Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1.86 |
Alden Landing | a1r | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
Boardwalk at Town Center | A | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleResearch Forest, The Woodlands, TX
Ranked #7
Among neighborhoods in The Woodlands, TX for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Research Forest Neighborhood in The Woodlands, TX
Walk Score®
41 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Research Forest Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Research Forest?
The cheapest apartment in Research Forest is Alden Landing which is listed at $1,160, while the average apartment in Research Forest costs $1,845.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Research 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 4 regular apartments in Research 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 Research Forest?
Cheap apartments in Research Forest have an average cost of $123 which is $1,722 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Research Forest.
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