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The Woodlands, TX Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in The Woodlands, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/08/2025

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
Research Forest$2,156$1,00965
Sterling Ridge$2,208$969143
Cochrans Crossing$2,340$91675
Alden Bridge$17,440$916137

Cheapest Available The Woodlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in The Woodlands, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Berkshire Jones Forest in the Cochran's Crossing neighborhood priced from $900. Falls At Borough Park in the Frontera neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $917. Here is today’s list of the most affordable The Woodlands apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berkshire Jones ForestA11BR,1BA$900
Falls At Borough ParkNiagara A1BR,1BA$917
Forest View1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$969
Woodland PinesAmhurst1BR,1BA$973
Villages of MagnoliaE1Studio,1BA$1,004
The Park at WoodmoorSpruce1BR,1BA$1,009
Retreat at MagnoliaA11BR,1BA$1,023
MAA ValleywoodThe Carlton1BR,1BA$1,033
Timber Mill1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,039
Park at MagnoliaA11BR,1BA$1,048

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Woodlands, TX

As of April 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the The Woodlands area is the $1.29 price per square foot Menticello Model at Woodland Pines in the in the Frontera neighborhood starting from $1,815. The second greatest value The Woodlands apartment is the The Birchwood Model at Park at Woodland Springs Apartments starting at $1,386 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Frontera 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.
Woodland PinesMenticello3BR,2BA$1.29
Park at Woodland Springs ApartmentsThe Birchwood3BR,2.5BA$1.19
IMT Woodland MeadowsB12BR,2BA$1.38
Rayfords EdgeB22BR,2BA$1.44
The BiltmoreB22BR,1.5BA$1.42
Woodland LandingsA11BR,1BA$1.29
3450 Gary Ln, Unit Gary Unit B3450 Gary LnStudio ,1BA$1.35
Woodwind Village Apartments1A - 1 X 1 (Plan A)1BR,1BA$1.38
The Park at WoodmoorSpruce1BR,1BA$1.33
Forest View1 Bedroom - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.42

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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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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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Getting Around The Woodlands, TX

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 The Woodlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in The Woodlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in The Woodlands is under $1,048.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Woodlands?

The cheapest apartment in The Woodlands is Berkshire Jones Forest which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in The Woodlands costs $6,036.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Woodlands?

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 The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands?

Cheap apartments in The Woodlands have an average cost of $114 which is $5,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Woodlands.

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