713 APTS review · Updated September 2026
The Alara Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on The Alara: 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.
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The quick take
The Alara is an apartment community in Greenspoint/Northborough/Aldine, built in 1982 with 155 units. Current pricing ranges from $625 for 1 bd to $1,200 for 2 bd. The community is currently advertising: 1/2 off 1st 2mos 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 The Alara's $625 starting price sits under that range.
Current special
🎉 1/2 off 1st 2mos w/12mo
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$625 from
684 sq ft
2 bd
$899 from
897 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom Townhomes 1 bd / 1 ba | 684 | Stacked machines | $625–$799 |
| 2 Bedrooms Townhomes 2 bd / 1 ba | 897 | Stacked machines | $899–$1,200 |
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
17601 Wayforest, Houston, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Washer/dryer connections or units available
- +Standouts here: a pool, a fitness center, and gated entry
- +Genuinely budget-friendly: listed pricing starts around $625
- +Managed by M L D C Management, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $50 application fee + $50 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 based on credit. 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 The Alara, not to 713 APTS.
- Deposit: based on credit
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $50
Utilities
Rent + electric, water, gas, trash
Location
17601 Wayforest, Houston, TX · Greenspoint/Northborough/Aldine
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The Alara: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Alara?
1 bd units start around $625/mo; 2 bd units start around $899/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 The Alara?
Deposit: based on credit. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $50. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Alara located?
17601 Wayforest, Houston, TX, in the Greenspoint/Northborough/Aldine area of Houston.
Does The Alara have any specials right now?
1/2 off 1st 2mos w/12mo. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour The Alara 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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