713 APTS review · Updated September 2026
Serena Forest Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on Serena Forest: 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 Forest is an apartment community in Greenspoint/Northborough/Aldine, built in 1980 with 300 units. Current pricing ranges from $616 for 1 bd to $2,117 for 2 bd. The community is currently advertising: $500 off 1st mo w/12mo. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 67 Greenspoint/Northborough/Aldine communities we track typically run $675–$840, and Serena Forest's $616 starting price sits under that range.
Current special
🎉 $500 off 1st mo w/12mo
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$616 from
519–846 sq ft
2 bd
$918 from
880–975 sq ft
10 units on file · 9 listed as available now
Unit details and move-in dates on file.
Latest successful availability check: August 20. Ask us to verify what's open.
| Unit | Sq ft | Move-in on file | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| #402 2 bd / 1 ba | 846 | Now | $858 |
| #207 2 bd / 2 ba | 975 | Now | $933 |
| #2501 2 bd / 2 ba | 1019 | Now | $944 |
| #605 2 bd / 2 ba | 1019 | Now | $944 |
| #1304 2 bd / 2 ba | 880 | Now | $959 |
| #305 2 bd / 2 ba | 975 | Now | $960 |
| #1107 2 bd / 2 ba | 975 | Now | $1,019 |
| #2504 2 bd / 2 ba | 1019 | Now | $1,068 |
| #1402 2 bd / 2 ba | 880 | Now | $964 |
| #1104 2 bd / 2 ba | 975 | Not listed | $972 |
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 1 bd / 1 ba | 519 | *Full connections | $616–$1,676 |
| 1x1 den 1 bd / 1 ba | 846 | *Full connections | $860–$1,870 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 880 | Full connections | $918–$1,984 |
| 2x2 TH *fp 2 bd / 2 ba | 975 | *Full connections | $943–$2,117 |
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
12603 Northborough, 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: gated entry
- +Genuinely budget-friendly: listed pricing starts around $616
- +Managed by Austin Mgmt Group, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $50 application fee + $75 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 $150+. 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, 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 Forest, not to 713 APTS.
- Deposit: $150+
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $75
Utilities
Rent + electric, trash
Location
12603 Northborough, Houston, TX · Greenspoint/Northborough/Aldine
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Serena Forest: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Serena Forest?
1 bd units start around $616/mo; 2 bd units start around $918/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 Forest?
Deposit: $150+. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $75. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Serena Forest located?
12603 Northborough, Houston, TX, in the Greenspoint/Northborough/Aldine area of Houston.
Does Serena Forest have any specials right now?
$500 off 1st mo w/12mo. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour Serena Forest 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?
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