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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Energy efficient appliances
  • Relaxed lifestyle
  • Clubhouse
  • Hardwood-style flooring
  • Senior living apartments
  • Unique apartment homes

Location

8625 Winkler Dr, Houston, TX 77017, USA|Meadowbrook - Allendale
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Management

TXLSW Life at Sterling Woods

Leasing office

(346) 315-0980 ext. 2

Property Overview

The Life at Sterling Woods earns a strong overall rating with especially high marks for price, amenities, and location, suggesting solid value and everyday convenience. It features energy efficient appliances, hardwood-style flooring, a clubhouse, and unique apartment homes, along with a relaxed lifestyle and senior living apartments. Nearby pet services, outdoor spaces, and extensive photo coverage add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Life at Sterling Woods is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Life at Sterling Woods has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 Bedroom - 1 Bath - 50% AMI Income Restricted1 bed1 bath616 sqft$903 /mo4 units availableLive in one of the friendliest senior living apartments in Houston, TX and surround yourself with beautiful landscaping, comfortable homes, and thoughtful amenities. Located in Meadowbrook, Houston, with easy access to Monroe and 45 south freeway, The Life at Sterling Woods is just minutes away from Houston Community College as well as all of the shopping, dining and entertainment that nearby Clear Lake has to offer. The Life at Sterling Woods offers its residents unique 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes, in addition to exclusive amenities such as a clubhouse, energy efficient appliances, and hardwood-style flooring. You deserve the very best in senior living apartment living and our community offers an easy, relaxed lifestyle.*Income restrictions apply - ask a leasing agent for more details!
1 Bedroom - 1 Bath - 60% AMI Income Restricted1 bed1 bath616 sqft$1,092 /mo8 units availableLive in one of the friendliest senior living apartments in Houston, TX and surround yourself with beautiful landscaping, comfortable homes, and thoughtful amenities. Located in Meadowbrook, Houston, with easy access to Monroe and 45 south freeway, The Life at Sterling Woods is just minutes away from Houston Community College as well as all of the shopping, dining and entertainment that nearby Clear Lake has to offer. The Life at Sterling Woods offers its residents unique 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes, in addition to exclusive amenities such as a clubhouse, energy efficient appliances, and hardwood-style flooring. You deserve the very best in senior living apartment living and our community offers an easy, relaxed lifestyle.*Income restrictions apply - ask a leasing agent for more details!
2 Bedroom - 1 Bath - 50% AMI Income Restricted2 bed1 bath787 sqft$1,082 /mo5 units availableLive in one of the friendliest senior living apartments in Houston, TX and surround yourself with beautiful landscaping, comfortable homes, and thoughtful amenities. Located in Meadowbrook, Houston, with easy access to Monroe and 45 south freeway, The Life at Sterling Woods is just minutes away from Houston Community College as well as all of the shopping, dining and entertainment that nearby Clear Lake has to offer. The Life at Sterling Woods offers its residents unique 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes, in addition to exclusive amenities such as a clubhouse, energy efficient appliances, and hardwood-style flooring. You deserve the very best in senior living apartment living and our community offers an easy, relaxed lifestyle.*Income restrictions apply - ask a leasing agent for more details!
2 Bedroom - 1 Bath - 60% AMI Income Restricted2 bed1 bath787 sqft$1,310 /mo5 units availableLive in one of the friendliest senior living apartments in Houston, TX and surround yourself with beautiful landscaping, comfortable homes, and thoughtful amenities. Located in Meadowbrook, Houston, with easy access to Monroe and 45 south freeway, The Life at Sterling Woods is just minutes away from Houston Community College as well as all of the shopping, dining and entertainment that nearby Clear Lake has to offer. The Life at Sterling Woods offers its residents unique 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes, in addition to exclusive amenities such as a clubhouse, energy efficient appliances, and hardwood-style flooring. You deserve the very best in senior living apartment living and our community offers an easy, relaxed lifestyle.*Income restrictions apply - ask a leasing agent for more details!

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Amenities for The Life at Sterling Woods

Apartment Amenities

BalconyCeiling Fan
Patio

Appliances

DishwasherElectric Stove
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About The Life at Sterling Woods

HomeApartments in HoustonMeadowbrook - Allendale The Life at Sterling Woods

Live in one of the friendliest senior living apartments in Houston, TX and surround yourself with beautiful landscaping, comfortable homes, and thoughtful amenities. Located in Meadowbrook, Houston, with easy access to Monroe and 45 south freeway, The Life at Sterling Woods is just minutes away from Houston Community College as well as all of the shopping, dining and entertainment that nearby Clear Lake has to offer. The Life at Sterling Woods offers its residents unique 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes, in addition to exclusive amenities such as a clubhouse, energy efficient appliances, and hardwood-style flooring. You deserve the very best in senior living apartment living and our community offers an easy, relaxed lifestyle.*Income restrictions apply - ask a leasing agent for more details!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, The Life at Sterling Woods is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Life at Sterling Woods has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Life at Sterling Woods
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Life at Sterling Woods stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Life at Sterling Woods goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Life at Sterling Woods receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Life at Sterling Woods is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust The Life at Sterling Woods to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

The Life at Sterling Woods is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How The Life at Sterling Woods compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Meadowbrook - Allendale

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 3% lower than 1-bedrooms in Meadowbrook - Allendale.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Life at Sterling Woods to be 6% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Meadowbrook - Allendale.

Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Meadowbrook - Allendale
Houston
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Houston
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$1,216
August 2024$1,235
September 2024$1,260
October 2024$1,245
November 2024$1,235
December 2024$1,271
January 2025$1,276
February 2025$1,255
March 2025$1,242
April 2025$1,239
May 2025$1,243
June 2025$1,283
July 2025$1,247
August 2025$1,238
September 2025$1,239
October 2025$1,222
November 2025$1,205
December 2025$1,206
January 2026$1,211
February 2026$1,255
March 2026$1,101
April 2026$1,137
May 2026$1,118
June 2026$1,101
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Meadowbrook - Allendale
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$992
August 2024$1,025
September 2024$1,050
October 2024$1,048
November 2024$1,051
December 2024$1,063
January 2025$1,064
February 2025$1,064
March 2025$1,064
April 2025$1,064
May 2025$1,005
June 2025$1,014
July 2025$977
August 2025$1,010
September 2025$1,008
October 2025$1,015
November 2025$1,027
December 2025$1,006
January 2026$969
February 2026$967
March 2026$999
April 2026$1,028
May 2026$1,029
June 2026$1,032

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,900 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $997.
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Schools near The Life at Sterling Woods

Bonner Elementary School

8100 elrod st

houston, TX, 77017

PK, K-5Public
C

Galena Park ISD PEP Child Care Center

1906 2nd st

galena park, TX, 77547

PKPublic

Community Services

1102 telephone rd

houston, TX, 77023

K-12Public
C+

Ninfa R. Laurenzo Early Childhood Center

205 n delmar

houston, TX, 77011

PK, KPublic
B-

MLK Early Childhood Center

3930 w fuqua

houston, TX, 77045

PK, KPublic
B+
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Getting around Houston near 8625 Winkler Dr

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 8625 Winkler Dr, Houston

Groceries

9/10
Wide variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

6/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

8/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

5/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive

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