713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
Bay Meadows Review
Here's our honest take on Bay Meadows — current pricing, real fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour. Reviewed by 713 APTS, Houston apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour so the community knows we sent you.
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The quick take
Bay Meadows is an apartment community in Friendswood/Pearland East, built in 1983 with 122 units. Current pricing runs 1 bd from $980, 2 bd from $1,214, 3 bd from $1,505. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$980 from
573 sq ft
2 bd
$1,214 from
828–928 sq ft
3 bd
$1,505 from
1058 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 573 | — | $980–$995 |
| 2x1½ 2 bd / 1.5 ba▾ view layout | 828 | Full connections | $1,214 |
| 2x2 fp 2 bd / 2 ba | 928 | Full connections | $1,270 |
| 2x2 TH 2 bd / 2 ba | 918 | Full connections | $1,349 |
| 3x2 3 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1058 | Full connections | $1,505 |
Pricing checked July 7, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily — treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
17201 Blackhawk, Friendswood, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Full-size washer/dryer in unit
- +Genuinely budget-friendly — pricing starts around $980
- +Smaller community (122 units) — quieter than the mega-complexes
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Older build (1983) — ask about renovation status on the specific unit you're quoted
- –Plan for upfront fees: $45 application fee + $75 admin fee — have them ready so nothing slows your application down
The fine print
Fees & deposit
- Deposit: $150–$350
- Application fee: $45
- Admin fee: $75
Utilities
Rent Plus electric, water
Location
17201 Blackhawk, Friendswood, TX · Friendswood/Pearland East
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Bay Meadows: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Bay Meadows?
1 bd units start around $980/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,214/mo; 3 bd units start around $1,505/mo. Pricing changes daily — register with 713 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at Bay Meadows?
Deposit: $150–$350. Application fee: $45. Admin fee: $75. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Bay Meadows located?
17201 Blackhawk, Friendswood, TX, in the Friendswood/Pearland East area of Houston.
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