713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
Willowbrook Crossing Review
Here's our honest take on Willowbrook Crossing — 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
Willowbrook Crossing is an apartment community in Inwood/Hwy 249, built in 1982 with 208 units. Current pricing runs 1 bd from $687, 2 bd from $1,268. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$687 from
566–803 sq ft
2 bd
$1,268 from
893–1028 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x1 *fp 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 566 | Stacked connections | $687–$912 |
| 1x1 den *fp 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 803 | Full connections | $1,256 |
| 2x2 *fp 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1028 | Full connections | $1,268–$1,332 |
| 2x1½ 2 bd / 1.5 ba▾ view layout | 893 | Full connections | $1,390 |
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
7150 Smiling Wood Ln, 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 $687
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Older build (1982) — ask about renovation status on the specific unit you're quoted
- –Plan for upfront fees: $50 application fee + $75 admin fee — have them ready so nothing slows your application down
The fine print
Fees & deposit
- Deposit: $250–$300
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $75
Utilities
Rent Plus electric, water, gas, trash fp=Fireplace
Location
7150 Smiling Wood Ln, Houston, TX · Inwood/Hwy 249
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Willowbrook Crossing: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Willowbrook Crossing?
1 bd units start around $687/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,268/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 Willowbrook Crossing?
Deposit: $250–$300. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $75. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Willowbrook Crossing located?
7150 Smiling Wood Ln, Houston, TX, in the Inwood/Hwy 249 area of Houston.
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