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Lakeside Forest

1251 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77042

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$825 - $1,500 1 - 3 1 - 3
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Pricing and Floor Plans

C-TH 1x1

$850 - $900
1 Bed, 1 Bath
768 Sq. Ft.

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B 1x1

$850 - $925
1 Bed, 1 Bath
670 Sq. Ft.

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A 1x1

$825 - $900
1 Bed, 1 Bath
670 Sq. Ft.

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F 2x2

$1,125 - $1,175
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,240 Sq. Ft.

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D 2x1

$925 - $950
2 Beds, 1 Bath
967 Sq. Ft.

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G 2x2

$1,200 - $1,250
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,360 Sq. Ft.

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E 2x1.5

$1,050
2 Beds, 1.5 Baths
1,115 Sq. Ft.

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I-TH 3x3

$1,400 - $1,500
3 Beds, 3 Baths
1,340 Sq. Ft.

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H 3x2

$1,400 - $1,500
3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,360 Sq. Ft.

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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Property Information

  • Built in 1975
  • 240 units / 2 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    $50

Due at Move-In

  • Administrative Fee
    $150

Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Property Highlights

  • 24-hour Emergency Maintenance
  • 24-Hour Laundry Facility
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bathtub/Shower
  • Bilingual Staff
  • Black Kitchen Appliances
  • Broadband Internet Ready
  • Cable & Satellite Ready Apartments
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ceiling Fans

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Cable Ready
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Dining Room
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Kitchen

Community Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Controlled Access
  • Fitness Center
  • Gated
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Picnic Area
  • Pool
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Sundeck
  • Video Patrol

Map of Lakeside Forest

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Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable70 / 100

Transit

Limited public transit30 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable90 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable60 / 100

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Transit

Airport
William P Hobby
42 min Drive
Airport
George Bush Intcntl/Houston
38 min Drive
Houston George Bush Intercontinental

Moving to Briar Forest, Houston, TX

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Lakeside Forest proximity to Lakeside Plaza Shopping Center, Wilcrest Center, and Briar Forest Shopping Center. Lakeside Plaza Shopping Center is 0.1 miles away, and Wilcrest Center is within a 4 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, Lakeside Forest has limited public transit, including 1 transit stop within 16.3 miles. Transit options include Houston.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Lakeside Forest are plentiful. Discover 2 parks within 3.8 miles, including Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary and Arthur Storey Park.

Airports

Living in Briar Forest provides easy access to William P Hobby, located just 42 minutes from Lakeside Forest. Another nearby airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 30.8 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

5 rating

Askew Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

3 rating

Revere Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

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Grace School

Grades PK-8

Private

5 rating

Westside High School

Grades 9-12

Public

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The Briarwood School

Grades K-12

Private

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Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Houston Christian University

Drive: 14 min (7.3 mi)

Houston Baptist University

Drive: 15 min (7.9 mi)

The Art Institute of Houston

Drive: 15 min (10.3 mi)

Rice University

Drive: 22 min (13.5 mi)

About Lakeside Forest

Lakeside Forest in Houston, Texas, is a beautiful residential neighborhood in the vibrant Energy Corridor district, offering convenient access to Sam Houston Tollway and prominent business and entertainment hubs. Its proximity to Terry Hershey Park... allows residents to enjoy outdoor activities amidst a tranquil natural setting. Our community apartments provide an opulent living experience with modern features and spacious layouts for you and your furry companions. Thoughtfully designed interiors offer tiled entry foyers, expansive walk-in closets, and a personal balcony or patio, complemented by high-end finishes like two-toned cabinetry, fully equipped all-electric kitchens, and vinyl flooring.

Lakeside Forest is an apartment community in Houston, TX

Contact

Property Address:
1251 Wilcrest Dr,
Houston, TX 77042
Phone Number: (346) 523-6634
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Office Hours
  • SundayCLOSED
  • Monday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • SaturdayCLOSED
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Renter Reviews

For Lakeside Forest

4.1

16 Ratings & Reviews

How Is This Rating Determined?

3/30/21

Great Property

great property, and its located near lots of great eateries.

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Thank you for your positive feedback! We are happy to bring top-quality service and living to all our tenants! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to improve your stay with us. Thank you so much.

3/17/21

EXELENT PLACE

Excellent place to live, the townhouses are very spacious, good accessibility, close to several main freeways, excellent customer service, quick response from the people in charge of maintenance, ample parking, quite safe, I can recommend it

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Property Manager at Lakeside Forest responded to this review

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are happy to bring top-quality service and living to all our tenants! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to improve your stay with us. Thank you so much.

3/17/21

Good community!

Always kept clean , good staff and community
Have been very helpful w the whole covid situation

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2 People Found This Helpful

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Property Manager at Lakeside Forest responded to this review

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are happy to bring top-quality service and living to all our tenants! Please let us know if there is anything else we can do to improve your stay with us. Thank you so much.

10/5/20

Barrubí Sabillón Happy

Because when I cal or I go in person to the office they find a solution to my problem. Which most of the time would be my light flickering in the kitchen. I’m too short. So I can’t reach it. Other than that my apartment has never had any issues! I feel safe walking around the complex anytime. They make sure social distancing it’s exercise. A security guard it’s always making sure we are safe.

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Property Manager at Lakeside Forest responded to this review

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are happy to bring top quality service and living to all our tenants! Please let us know if there is any more we can do to improve your stay with us. Thank you so much.

7/1/20

Great Place to Live

Great community the office staff is great and we all look out for each other.

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3 People Found This Helpful

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Property Manager at Lakeside Forest responded to this review

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are happy to bring top quality service and living to all our tenants! Please let us know if there is any more we can do to improve your stay with us.

Thank you so much.

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