713 APTS review · Updated September 2026
Serena Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on Serena: current pricing, real fees, what we like, and the questions worth asking on your tour. Reviewed by 713 APTS, Houston apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour.
The quick take
Serena is an apartment community in Willowbrook/Champions/Ella, built in 1979 with 236 units. Current pricing ranges from $699 for 1 bd to $1,385 for 2 bd. The community is currently advertising: 1mo free w/12mo. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 153 Willowbrook/Champions/Ella communities we track typically run $769–$1,050, and Serena's $699 starting price sits under that range.
Current special
🎉 1mo free w/12mo
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$699 from
685 sq ft
2 bd
$999 from
985–1140 sq ft
63 units on file · 41 listed as available now
Unit details and move-in dates on file.
Community availability checked today. Units move fast; register and we'll confirm what's still open.
| Unit | Sq ft | Move-in on file | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| #2112 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $699 |
| #1608 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Now | $1,024 |
| #1804 B2 · 2 bd / 2 ba🎉 | 985 | Now | $899 |
| #404 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $799 |
| #1204 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $699 |
| #2108 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $699 |
| #1606 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Now | $829 |
| #1708 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $699 |
| #904 B2 · 2 bd / 2 ba🎉 | 985 | Now | $999 |
| #1716 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $699 |
| #1612 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Now | $1,024 |
| #716 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Now | $829 |
| #1510 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $699 |
| #1713 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #2211 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Now | $1,024 |
| #704 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Now | $1,024 |
| #1004 B2 · 2 bd / 2 ba🎉 | 985 | Now | $1,195 |
| #2212 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Now | $1,024 |
| #1106 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #1706 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #706 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Now | $1,024 |
| #1202 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #1402 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #1714 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #1102 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #1005 B1 · 2 bd / 2 ba🎉 | 985 | Now | $1,195 |
| #603 B3 · 2 bd / 2 ba🎉 | 1140 | Now | $1,385 |
| #414 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #2009 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #2105 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #2005 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #410 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #709 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Now | $1,024 |
| #1805 B1 · 2 bd / 2 ba🎉 | 985 | Now | $1,195 |
| #2210 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Now | $1,024 |
| #103 B3 · 2 bd / 2 ba🎉 | 1140 | Now | $1,385 |
| #1502 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #1501 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #1512 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #1409 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #1305 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Now | $924 |
| #1211 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Oct 6 | $924 |
| #1307 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Oct 6 | $924 |
| #1505 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Oct 6 | $924 |
| #2007 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Oct 6 | $924 |
| #416 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Oct 6 | $924 |
| #407 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Oct 6 | $924 |
| #408 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Oct 6 | $924 |
| #1504 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Oct 6 | $924 |
| #1105 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Oct 6 | $924 |
| #2013 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Oct 6 | $924 |
| #512 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Oct 6 | $1,024 |
| #1603 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Oct 6 | $1,024 |
| #2213 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Oct 6 | $1,024 |
| #504 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Oct 6 | $1,024 |
| #309 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Oct 6 | $1,024 |
| #1003 B1 · 2 bd / 2 ba🎉 | 985 | Oct 6 | $1,195 |
| #802 B3 · 2 bd / 2 ba🎉 | 1140 | Oct 6 | $1,385 |
| #1712 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Oct 15 | $924 |
| #1704 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 685 | Oct 25 | $924 |
| #1807 B1 · 2 bd / 2 ba🎉 | 985 | Nov 3 | $1,195 |
| #505 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Nov 6 | $1,024 |
| #312 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba🎉 | 747 | Nov 6 | $1,024 |
Underlined units link to their floorplan page — the others don't have a plan diagram from the community yet. Ask us and we'll chase it down.
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x1 *fp 1 bd / 1 ba | 685 | *Full connections | $699–$1,024 |
| 2x2 *fp 2 bd / 2 ba | 985 | Full connections | $999–$1,195 |
| 2x2 TH fp 2 bd / 2 ba | 1140 | Full connections | $1,385 |
Pricing checked September 13, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily — treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
411 Highland Cross, Houston, 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
- +Standouts here: a pool and gated entry
- +Genuinely budget-friendly: listed pricing starts around $699
- +Managed by Centra Partners, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $50 application fee + $250 admin fee. Ask if either is waived or credited right now, and whether the admin fee is refundable if you are not approved.
- 2.The deposit is listed as $300+. Ask for your total move-in number in writing: deposit, fees, first month, and any required renters insurance.
- 3.Which lease lengths get the best rate? The same unit can price very differently at 6, 12, or 15 months, so have them run a couple of options.
- 4.Electric, water, gas, trash are added on top of the rent price. Ask which utilities you set up yourself and what they run in an average month.
- 5.Is the exact unit you were quoted ready by your move-in date, and how long will they hold it while you decide?
The fine print
Community fees & deposit
Paid to Serena, not to 713 APTS.
- Deposit: $300+
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $250
Utilities
Rent + electric, water, gas, trash
Location
411 Highland Cross, Houston, TX · Willowbrook/Champions/Ella
Touring Serena? Register and earn rewards.
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Serena: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Serena?
1 bd units start around $699/mo; 2 bd units start around $999/mo. Pricing changes daily, so register with 713 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at Serena?
Deposit: $300+. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $250. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Serena located?
411 Highland Cross, Houston, TX, in the Willowbrook/Champions/Ella area of Houston.
Does Serena have any specials right now?
1mo free w/12mo. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour Serena with 713 APTS?
Sign up and hit "Register me at this property." Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour, with 713 APTS as your referral source. Check your Tours page for the latest status, and your locator can confirm today's pricing and specials for you.
What does registering mean?
When you register with 713 APTS, your locator receives your information (beds, budget, move-in date) as a guest card and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour. When you tour and apply, make sure to list 713 APTS as your referral source, that's what earns you your rewards.
What happens when I click register?
Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office. Check your Tours page for the latest status before you visit.
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