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Somerset

$679 – $1,214/mo

  • 1–2 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 560–1,004 sq ft
  • 58 units available
8000 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX, 77040

As of October 13, 2026, Somerset in Houston, TX has 58 apartments for rent from $679 to $1,214/mo. One-bedrooms start at $679 and two-bedrooms at $869. The average asking rent has fallen 5.3% since April 29, 2026, from $953 to $902.


Floor plans

Somerset has 58 units available across 12 floor plans: 7 one-bedroom layouts (560–684 sq ft) and 5 two-bedroom layouts (798–1,004 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

A2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 567 Sq Ft

Starting at $679/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1807-1$764567Jun 2
918-1$744567Jun 30
215-1$744567Jul 6
1815-1$729567Jul 13
205-1$679567Jul 28

A4

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 650 Sq Ft

Starting at $684/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1603-1$759650Apr 10
306-1$734650Apr 24
1602-1$724650Jun 7
1008-1$734650Jun 7
302-1$684650Jun 16

A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 560 Sq Ft

Starting at $709/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
513-2$709560Feb 8
114-2$759560May 7
514-2$759560Jun 16
112-2$784560Jun 29
922-2$709560Jul 11

A3

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 616 Sq Ft

Starting at $744/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
303-2$829616Nov 17
305-2$744616May 14
304-2$744616Jul 31
301-2$744616Aug 3
603-2$744616Aug 4

A6

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 682 Sq Ft

Starting at $779/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1103-1$849682Sep 23
1101-1$854682Oct 2
601-1$779682Oct 8

A7

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 684 Sq Ft

Starting at $784/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1308-2$869684Nov 17
1306-2$794684Mar 23
1016-2$784684Mar 28
1316-2$844684Apr 6
1011-2$784684Jun 19

A5

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 660 Sq Ft

Starting at $789/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1402-2$839660May 8
1701-2$809660Jun 15
1704-2$849660Jul 7
401-2$789660Jul 21
1403-2$849660Aug 3

B1

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 798 Sq Ft

Starting at $869/mo

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

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 804 Sq Ft

Starting at $919/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
807-2$979804Jun 3
509-2$929804Jun 30
507-2$989804Jul 27
813-2$919804Sep 14
516-2$1,029804Sep 19

B4

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 960 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,054/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
501-1$1,064960Aug 25
2011-1$1,064960Sep 4
2008-1$1,054960Sep 7
2015-1$1,189960Sep 10
705-1$1,054960Oct 13

B3

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 984 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,119/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1516-2$1,119984Apr 14
1504-2$1,194984May 15
1510-2$1,194984Jun 7
1506-2$1,119984Jul 8
1514-2$1,169984Jul 23

B5

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,004 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,154/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1610-2$1,1541,004Jun 12
1606-2$1,1541,004Jul 7
1802-2$1,1541,004Jul 15
1608-2$1,2041,004Jul 22
1810-2$1,2141,004Jul 27

See all 156 units listed at Somerset, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Somerset, a one-bedroom starts at about $1,008 a month all-in: $679 rent, $131 in listed fees, and an estimated $198 for electric and gas, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A two-bedroom starts at about $1,232.

All-in from$1,008/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Somerset takes about $24,444 a year for a one-bedroom and $31,284 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,008 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $40,400 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,008/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$40,400/yr

Income to qualify

$24,444/yr

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$ —/mo

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Somerset has ranged from $899 to $971. The current average is $902, down $50 (5.3%) from $953 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (142 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for Somerset shows $131.49 a month in fees (cable TV and internet services $89, pet rent $20, renters liability/content property program $14.50, and 2 more) and $620 due at signing (pet fee $400, administrative fee $150, application fee $50, and 1 more).

  • Rent

    $679 – $1,214/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Feb 8

Monthly fees

Cable TV and Internet Services

$89/mo

Pest Control Services

$5/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 Fee

$400

Pet Management - Third Party

$20/yr

Amenities

Somerset lists 2 amenities: information coming soon! and smoke free.

  • Information Coming Soon!

  • Smoke Free


Amenity photos

  • Pool
    3 photos
  • Gym

Location

8000 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX, 77040


Resident reviews

Residents of Somerset rate location (4.3) and management (4.1) highest and amenities and shared spaces (2.4) lowest.

2.5 · 200+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.1
Maintenance3.6
Amenities and Shared Spaces2.4
Location4.3
Building Quality3.6
Overall100 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. 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.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Somerset is walkable and not bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Walkable
Grade C
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Not bikeable
Grade F

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Somerset was good on 144 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in September (average AQI 63, moderate). Daily highs averaged 96°F in August, the warmest month, and lows averaged 46°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

144 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 48

Temperature

96° / 46°

average August high / January low

: 91° high, 79° low

Pollen

Moderate

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: low, grass: moderate, weed: moderate

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January64°F46°F49 (good)17 of 31
February74°F54°F54 (moderate)10 of 28
March80°F61°F48 (good)20 of 31
April80°F67°F48 (good)22 of 30
May84°F68°F58 (moderate)5 of 31
June89°F76°F57 (moderate)5 of 30
July94°F77°F60 (moderate)7 of 31
August96°F78°F61 (moderate)6 of 31
September92°F76°F63 (moderate)1 of 30
October85°F68°F51 (moderate)16 of 31
November77°F58°F46 (good)20 of 30
December68°F51°F47 (good)15 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Somerset is a 516-unit building in Houston, TX.

  • Building

    Apartment · Garden
  • Total units

    516

Nearby schools

The closest school to Somerset is Bane Elementary School, a public elementary school 0.7 miles away.

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

Contact & management

Somerset is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 713-462-5069.


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