713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
Walden Pond Review
Here's our honest take on Walden Pond — current pricing, real fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour. Reviewed by 713 APTS, Houston apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour so the community knows we sent you.
The quick take
Walden Pond is an apartment community in Energy Corridor/CityCentre/Briar Forest, built in 1982 with 558 units. Current pricing runs 1 bd from $637, 2 bd from $950. Right now the property is offering: 1mo free w/12+mo. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Current special
🎉 1mo free w/12+mo
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$637 from
539–870 sq ft
2 bd
$950 from
853–1229 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x1 *fp 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 539 | *Full conn/machines | $637–$985 |
| 1x1 sunrm fp 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 700 | — | $758 |
| 1x1 TH fp 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 816 | Full conn/machines | $870–$930 |
| 1x1 den TH fp 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 870 | Full conn/machines | $1,045 |
| 1x1 den fp 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 850 | Full conn/machines | $1,060 |
| 2x1 *fp 2 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 853 | Full conn/machines | $950 |
| 2x2 *fp 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 960 | Full conn/machines | $960–$1,195 |
| 2x2 den TH 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 1229 | Full conn/machines | $1,310 |
Pricing checked July 7, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily — treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
12850 Whittington, Houston, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Full-size washer/dryer in unit
- +Genuinely budget-friendly — pricing starts around $637
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Older build (1982) — ask about renovation status on the specific unit you're quoted
- –Plan for upfront fees: $60 application fee + $100 admin fee — have them ready so nothing slows your application down
The fine print
Fees & deposit
- Deposit: $750
- Application fee: $60
- Admin fee: $100
Utilities
Rent Plus electric, water, gas, trash
Location
12850 Whittington, Houston, TX · Energy Corridor/CityCentre/Briar Forest
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Walden Pond: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Walden Pond?
1 bd units start around $637/mo; 2 bd units start around $950/mo. Pricing changes daily — register with 713 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at Walden Pond?
Deposit: $750. Application fee: $60. Admin fee: $100. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Walden Pond located?
12850 Whittington, Houston, TX, in the Energy Corridor/CityCentre/Briar Forest area of Houston.
Does Walden Pond have any specials right now?
1mo free w/12+mo. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour Walden Pond with 713 APTS?
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