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The Woodlands

Wooded master-planned community on I-45 north of Houston, with The Woodlands Waterway, Market Street, The Woodlands Mall, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and extensive trails.

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Area at a glance

Living in The Woodlands.

Walk Score18
Transit Score—
Bike Score45
Median rent$1,822
Avg. commute27 min
Homes rented28%
Median household income$140,701
Population121,002

Scores: Walk Score®. Median gross rent, household income, commute, renter share and population: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), The Woodlands CDP, TX. Median rent covers all rentals in the area, not only the luxury buildings we work with.

Good to know
  • The Woodlands was developed by George P. Mitchell and opened in 1974.
  • The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheater on The Woodlands Waterway.
  • Market Street, Hughes Landing and The Woodlands Mall are the main shopping and dining centers.
  • Chevron Phillips Chemical and Huntsman Corporation are headquartered here.
Where to eat
  • Amrina · Modern Indian
    Houston Chronicle Top 100 (2025) · source
  • Phat Eatery · Malaysian
    Houston Chronicle Top 100 (2025) · source
  • Xalisko · Mexican
    Houston Chronicle Top 100 (2025) · source
  • Charm Taphouse & BBQ · Texas-Thai barbecue
    Houston Chronicle best restaurants, summer 2026 · source
Things to do
  • The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
    Outdoor amphitheater for concerts · source
  • The Woodlands Waterway
    Walkable canal lined with shops, dining and offices · source
  • Market Street
    Open-air shopping and dining center · source
  • The Woodlands Mall
    Regional mall on the Waterway · source
Nearby public schools

Ratings from GreatSchools.org, the schools physically closest to the area's center. School assignments and ratings change; verify enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.

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Apartments in The Woodlands

4-star-and-above in The Woodlands.

Current special4-star-and-above building
1 Riva RowBuilt 2025 · 268 homesCall for today's pricingView details →Broadstone Woodmill CreekBuilt 2016 · 380 homesCall for today's pricingView details →Camden Woodmill CreekBuilt 2023 · 189 homesCall for today's pricingView details →NeuhausBuilt 2024 · 225 homesCall for today's pricingView details →Olympus at The WoodlandsBuilt 2018 · 292 homesCall for today's pricingView details →Olympus Creekside ParkBuilt 2021 · 360 homesCall for today's pricingView details →Olympus Sierra PinesBuilt 2014 · 341 homesCall for today's pricingView details →One Lakes EdgeBuilt 2015 · 390 homesCall for today's pricingView details →Six Pines Market SquareBuilt 2022 · 429 homesCall for today's pricingView details →The Lane at WaterwayBuilt 2020 · 163 homesCall for today's pricingView details →The Millennium Six PinesBuilt 2014 · 314 homesCall for today's pricingView details →The Millennium WaterwayBuilt 2010 · 393 homesCall for today's pricingView details →The Mitchell at Woodmill CreekBuilt 2020 · 339 homesCall for today's pricingView details →The Retreat at The WoodlandsBuilt 2012 · 240 homesCall for today's pricingView details →The Sylvan in The WoodlandsBuilt 2025 · 300 homesCall for today's pricingView details →The Townhomes at Woodmill CreekBuilt 2015 · 171 homesCall for today's pricingView details →The Woodlands LodgeBuilt 2012 · 300 homesCall for today's pricingView details →Two Lakes EdgeBuilt 2020 · 386 homesCall for today's pricingView details →

Prices, where shown, are starting prices from each property's own website on the date shown. Pricing and specials change daily; we confirm both for your move date before you tour.

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