713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
The Dawson Review
Here's our honest take on The Dawson — 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
The Dawson is an apartment community in Energy Corridor/CityCentre/Briar Forest, built in 2014 with 354 units. Current pricing runs Studio from $1,076, 1 bd from $1,081, 2 bd from $1,643. Right now the property is offering: 6wks free w/12+mo on sel units. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Current special
🎉 6wks free w/12+mo on sel units
Pricing & floorplans
Studio
$1,076 from
651–746 sq ft
1 bd
$1,081 from
649–1117 sq ft
2 bd
$1,643 from
1117–1552 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba▾ view layout | 651 | Full machines | $1,076 |
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba▾ view layout | 720 | Full machines | $1,121 |
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba▾ view layout | 746 | Full machines | $1,170 |
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba | 720 | Full machines | $1,171 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 649 | Full machines | $1,081 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 732 | Full machines | $1,163 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 720 | Full machines | $1,170 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 831 | Full machines | $1,174 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 720 | Full machines | $1,191 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 756 | Full machines | $1,191 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 775 | Full machines | $1,219 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 727 | Full machines | $1,222 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 739 | Full machines | $1,222 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 744 | Full machines | $1,222 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 790 | Full machines | $1,253 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 763 | Full machines | $1,304 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 752 | Full machines | $1,315 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 848 | Full machines | $1,325 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 831 | Full machines | $1,328 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 814 | Full machines | $1,356 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 785 | Full machines | $1,358 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 1099 | Full machines | $1,365 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 814 | Full machines | $1,396 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 794 | Full machines | $1,398 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 1075 | Full machines | $1,445 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 951 | Full machines | $1,494 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 751 | Full machines | $1,599 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 1117 | Full machines | $1,708 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1117 | Full machines | $1,643 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1144 | Full machines | $1,656 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1319 | Full machines | $1,721 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1423 | Full machines | $1,820 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1441 | Full machines | $1,891 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1332 | Full machines | $1,938 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1400 | Full machines | $2,284 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1552 | Full machines | $2,334 |
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
13411 Briar Forest Dr, 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
- +Genuinely budget-friendly — pricing starts around $1,076
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Plan for upfront fees: $50 application fee + $200 admin fee — have them ready so nothing slows your application down
The fine print
Fees & deposit
- Deposit: $500+
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $200
Utilities
Rent Plus electric, water, trash
Location
13411 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX · Energy Corridor/CityCentre/Briar Forest
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The Dawson: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Dawson?
Studio units start around $1,076/mo; 1 bd units start around $1,081/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,643/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 The Dawson?
Deposit: $500+. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $200. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Dawson located?
13411 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX, in the Energy Corridor/CityCentre/Briar Forest area of Houston.
Does The Dawson have any specials right now?
6wks free w/12+mo on sel units. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
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