The Park at Research Forest
8900 Research Park Dr,
The Woodlands, TX 77381
$1,204 - $6,538
1-3 Beds
Research Forest is a small suburban neighborhood and commercial hub in the Woodlands. This suburb is mainly known for being home to several corporate offices and research institutes, hence the name Research Forest. Research Forest has several restaurants, medical offices, retailers, and a grocery store but the neighborhood is convenient to several large shopping centers including the Woodlands Mall, which is only two miles away. Great for outdoor enthusiasts, Research Forest is near a number of excellent parks including Northshore Park, a lakeside green space that is a popular spot for kayaking, concerts, and picnics. Rentals in this area are upscale and are available in every style including lavish apartments and condos.
As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Research Forest is $1,418 for one bedroom, $1,657 for two bedrooms, and $2,065 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Research Forest has decreased by -10.4% in the past year.
1 BR
759 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,418/month
Average Rent
2 BR
944 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,657/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,515 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,065/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Bikeable
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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.