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Somerset

$689 – $1,314/mo

8000 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX, 77040

What floor plans are available at Somerset?

Somerset currently lists 12 floor plans across 57 available units, from one-bedroom to two-bedroom, starting at $689/mo. 31 one-bedrooms from $689 to $969/mo (560–684 sq ft), earliest move-in Nov 17. 26 two-bedrooms from $869 to $1,314/mo (798–1,004 sq ft), earliest move-in Apr 10. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

A2

Starting at $689

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 567 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1807-1$764567Jun 2
918-1$744567Jun 30
215-1$744567Jul 6
1815-1$729567Jul 13
911-1$689567Jul 15

A4

Starting at $734

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 650 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
810-1$784650Mar 26
1603-1$759650Apr 10
1010-1$769650Apr 22
306-1$734650Apr 24
1008-1$734650Jun 7

A1

Starting at $809

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 560 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
513-2$809560Feb 8
114-2$859560May 7
514-2$859560Jun 16
112-2$884560Jun 29
922-2$809560Jul 11

A3

Starting at $844

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 616 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
303-2$929616Nov 17
305-2$844616May 14
304-2$844616Jul 31
301-2$844616Aug 3
603-2$844616Aug 4

A6

Starting at $849

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 682 Sq Ft

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1103-1$849682Sep 23

A7

Starting at $884

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 684 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1308-2$969684Nov 17
1306-2$894684Mar 23
1016-2$884684Mar 28
1316-2$944684Apr 6
1011-2$884684Jun 19

A5

Starting at $889

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 660 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1402-2$939660May 8
1701-2$909660Jun 15
1704-2$949660Jul 7
401-2$889660Jul 21
1403-2$949660Aug 3

B1

Starting at $869

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 798 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1710-1$984798Apr 10
1708-1$924798May 30
1412-1$904798Jun 19
413-1$869798Jul 21
1410-1$984798Jul 21

B2

Starting at $1,019

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 804 Sq Ft

6 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
807-2$1,079804Jun 3
509-2$1,029804Jun 30
803-2$1,179804Jul 24
507-2$1,089804Jul 27
809-2$1,179804Aug 4
813-2$1,019804Sep 14

B4

Starting at $1,054

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 960 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
506-1$1,069960Aug 19
501-1$1,064960Aug 25
2011-1$1,064960Sep 4
2008-1$1,054960Sep 7
2015-1$1,189960Sep 10

B3

Starting at $1,219

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 984 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1516-2$1,219984Apr 14
1504-2$1,294984May 15
1510-2$1,294984Jun 7
1506-2$1,219984Jul 8
1514-2$1,269984Jul 23

B5

Starting at $1,254

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,004 Sq Ft

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1610-2$1,2541,004Jun 12
1606-2$1,2541,004Jul 7
1802-2$1,2541,004Jul 15
1608-2$1,3041,004Jul 22
1810-2$1,3141,004Jul 27

What are the fees and lease terms at Somerset?

Rent at Somerset is $689 – $1,314 per month. Monthly fees include Cable TV and Internet Services, Intra-Community Transfer Fee, and Month-to-Month Fee. Due at signing: Administrative Fee ($150), Application Fee ($50), and Pet Management - Third Party ($20/yr). The earliest listed move-in is Feb 8. Prices checked September 24, 2026.

  • Rent

    $689 – $1,314/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Feb 8

Monthly fees

Cable TV and Internet Services

$89/mo

Intra-Community Transfer Fee

$500/mo

Month-to-Month Fee

$150/mo

Pest Control Services

$5/mo

Pet/Animal Violation - Waste

$25/mo

Pet Fee

$400/mo

Pet Rent

$20/mo

Renters Liability/Content - Property Program

$14.5/mo

Trash Administrative Fee

$2.99/mo

Due at signing

Administrative Fee

$150

Application Fee

$50

Pet Management - Third Party

$20/yr

What amenities does Somerset have?

Somerset lists 2 amenities.

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  • Smoke Free


What do the amenities at Somerset look like?

  • Pool
    3 photos
  • Gym
  • Lobby

Where is Somerset?

Somerset is at 8000 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX, 77040.

8000 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX, 77040


What is the neighborhood around Somerset like?

Somerset is in the Kempwood neighborhood of Houston. From Somerset, the nearest grocery store is Walmart Supercenter (7-minute walk), the nearest transit stop is W Tidwell Rd @ Dow Rd (6-minute walk), and the nearest park is Cole Creek Park (25-minute walk).

  • Nearest grocery store

    Walmart Supercenter · 7-minute walk
  • Nearest transit stop

    W Tidwell Rd @ Dow Rd · 6-minute walk
  • Nearest park

    Cole Creek Park · 25-minute walk

Residents give Somerset an F grade (about 2.5 out of 5) from 200+ reviews. Somerset Apartments presents a stark divide in resident experiences. While many residents praise the leasing office staff for professionalism and responsiveness, the property faces significant challenges including persistent pest infestations, maintenance delays, security concerns, and deteriorating common areas.

2.50 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.1
Maintenance3.6
Amenities and Shared Spaces2.4
Location4.3
Building Quality3.6

Somerset Apartments presents a stark divide in resident experiences. While many residents praise the leasing office staff for professionalism and responsiveness, the property faces significant challenges including persistent pest infestations, maintenance delays, security concerns, and deteriorating common areas. Positive experiences often correlate with individual staff members, whereas negative reviews consistently cite property condition, safety issues, and management responsiveness as major concerns.

Management and office staff receive consistently positive feedback for responsiveness, professionalism, and helpfulness with leasing, maintenance requests, and rent payment flexibility. However, a significant minority of residents report concerns about record-keeping accuracy, billing discrepancies, staff turnover affecting communication continuity, and inconsistent responsiveness to maintenance work orders. Office staff demeanor varies by individual, with some residents experiencing dismissive interactions.

Maintenance response quality is inconsistent, with some staff members receiving consistent praise for professionalism and quick repairs, while others have faced delayed work orders, incomplete repairs, and unauthorized unit entries. Common issues include AC failures, plumbing problems, and appliance repairs that sometimes go unaddressed or require multiple service requests. Management follow-through on work orders and communication about maintenance status appears to be a recurring concern.

Residents report significant concerns with common-area maintenance and upkeep, particularly persistent issues with trash accumulation, stray animals, and overflowing dumpsters throughout the property. Parking availability and vehicle security are recurring problems, with reports of limited spaces, vehicle damage, and non-functional security gates. Laundry room access has been disrupted, and package theft is noted as an ongoing issue. While maintenance staff are occasionally praised for professionalism, overall property cleanliness and amenity functionality require substantial improvement.

The property offers convenient access to major freeways (I-10, 290, Beltway, 610), nearby shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores, with a highly-rated school district. However, parking availability is a significant concern, with residents reporting difficulty finding spaces during peak hours and limited enforcement of parking rules. The location is generally walkable for some residents' work commutes, though parking logistics remain the primary location-related drawback.

Residents report significant concerns about building maintenance and physical condition, including pest control issues, plumbing problems, and general upkeep. Parking availability is consistently cited as limited with no reserved spaces. Positive experiences highlight responsive maintenance staff and convenient location, though building quality and cleanliness remain contested across reviews.


Is Somerset walkable?

Somerset is walkable (grade C), transit is minimal (grade F), and biking is not bikeable (grade F).

WALK

Walkable

TRANSIT

Minimal Transit

BIKE

Not Bikeable


How big is Somerset?

Somerset is a 516-unit garden.

  • Building

    Apartment · Garden
  • Total units

    516

What schools are near Somerset?

Bane Elementary School is 0.7 miles from Somerset. 10 schools are listed nearby.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Bane Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary0.7 mi

Dean Middle School

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.8 mi

Future Scholars Of America

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.9 mi

Tower Christian Academy

Private · Middle
PrivateMiddle1.4 mi

Yes Prep - Northwest

Charter · High
CharterHigh1.9 mi

Harmony School Of Excellence

Charter · Middle
CharterMiddle2.2 mi

Kids Care

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary2.3 mi

Ermel Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary2.6 mi

Kinder Care Learning Center #859

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary2.8 mi

Fairbanks Kindercare

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool2.8 mi

How do I contact Somerset?

Somerset is managed by Greystar. Call 713-462-5069 to tour or ask about availability.