# New Apartments Katy | New Houston Apartment Team > Every new Katy apartment build with price after special, fees, MUD water billing, electric, FEMA zone and Katy ISD by address. Prices pulled daily. Free to you. URL: https://newapartmentshouston.com/katy/ ![New garden-style apartment buildings along a suburban Katy road](/images/hero/new-three-story-garden-style-apartment-buildings-a.webp) Area guide · Katy · Harris, Fort Bend and Waller counties # New Apartments in Katy, From the Energy Corridor to the Grand Parkway Last updated: October 26, 2026 You want a new apartment here and you want the real monthly number. We track every ground-up build from Cinco Ranch to Fulshear and add the special, fees, MUD water and tolls before you tour. Free to you, and your rent is the same either way · 140 new communities tracked · Prices pulled every morning Get my shortlist [#shortlist →](#shortlist) See the New Build Board [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) ## Get my Katy shortlist Same-day confirmations during hours (Mon-Fri 8-8 · Sat 9-6 · Sun 12-5). Thanks, we got your request. We'll confirm units, specials and fee sheets and reply the same day during hours. Free to you, and your rent is the same either way 140 new communities tracked (Oct 25, 2026) Prices pulled every morning Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC · TREC #562021 At a glance ## The numbers and the address facts Katy is one of the busiest new-build areas on our board, with ground-up communities along I-10, the Westpark Tollway and the Grand Parkway. Most addresses sit in CenterPoint's area and many get water from a district billed through the property. 29 New communities tracked Feed, last confirmed Oct 25, 2026 $930 Studio/1BR after special, from Market-rate only; restricted buildings never set this cell 8.0 weeks Typical special Median weeks free on the board If a value says we're confirming it, the feed has no current number yet. Text us and we'll check it today. School district Katy ISD at most addresses; a few edges fall in other districts, so we confirm each address. Katy ISD attendance-zone lookup [https://www.katyisd.org/ →](https://www.katyisd.org/) Water MUD or similar district common, usually billed by the property (example, Harris County MUD 540 at Prose Riviana) Electric CenterPoint area: you pick a plan on Power to Choose Flood Each building's FEMA zone is shown on its card, as a fact Tolls Westpark Tollway and Grand Parkway (SH 99); Fulshear to the Galleria about $219 a month (Oct 25, 2026) Leverage ### How much room renters have on price Katy has a deep bench of buildings in lease-up at the same time. When several new communities compete for the same renter, specials tend to run deeper and unit choice is wider. Our area leverage score weighs stabilized vacancy (RealPage, Q2 2026) with the typical special on the board. How area leverage scores work [/how-we-score/leverage/ →](/how-we-score/leverage/) ![Retention pond beside a new suburban apartment community](/images/content/retention-pond-with-a-fountain-beside-a-new-suburb.webp) Neighborhoods and corridors: Cinco RanchFulshearKaty Freeway corridorGrand Parkway corridorKaty Mills areaFirethorne and FM 1463Mason Rd corridorOld Town Katy ZIP codes we cover: 77449, 77450, 77493, 77494 Why it goes wrong ## New Katy Apartment Problems We Check Before You Tour The headline special out here is often real, but it rarely tells you the monthly bill. Three things usually land on top of it. The local catch ### A deep special upstream of the reservoirs, with no flood details What you seeYou find ten weeks free at a new building off I-10, but the listing never mentions its FEMA zone or how the site fared in 2017. Why it happens hereMore than 32,000 acres in the area flooded during Harvey, and many homes upstream of the Barker and Addicks reservoirs took water during the releases. What we doWe pull the FEMA zone for the exact address, ask for the §92.0135 flood notice, and use our outside-the-floodplain search to compare buildings before you tour. ### The water line you didn't budget Many buildings west of the reservoirs sit inside a MUD. The property bills the district water to you by ratio or submeter, so the cost changes building to building. ### Tolls that act like a second rent From Fulshear to the Galleria, tolls ran about $219 a month on Oct 25, 2026. That can cancel out a few weeks of free rent. ### Long terms tied to the deepest specials The biggest specials along I-10 often come with 13 to 15 month terms. A longer term spreads the free weeks thinner each month. Free to you ## Ways to Search New Builds Out West Each search shows the whole bill for every new build that fits, dated and pulled each morning. The ones that matter most here come first. New Apartments Outside the FloodplainEvery building by FEMA zone, with the flood notice and backup-power questions. [/new-apartments-outside-floodplain/ →](/new-apartments-outside-floodplain/) New Apartments Near WorkEmployers mapped to areas with new builds inside a stated commute. [/new-apartments-near-work/ →](/new-apartments-near-work/) Houston Apartment SpecialsEach special shown as net effective, true monthly and year two, with base rent beside it. [/apartment-specials/ →](/apartment-specials/) New Construction Apartment BoardA map and cards for every tracked ground-up build, with feed pricing and address facts. [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) Lease-Up Apartments in HoustonBuildings by stage: pre-leasing, lease-up, and the first 24 months. [/lease-up-apartments/ →](/lease-up-apartments/) New Apartments Opening SoonBuildings not yet open, with dated move-in estimates and pre-leasing terms. [/opening-soon/ →](/opening-soon/) Job anchors and needs ## What brings renters here, and how we help here People move west for a short drive to the Energy Corridor, more space for the money, or a newer building with a yard nearby. Here's how we help with each of those. Job anchor ### Energy Corridor and Park Row Route: I-10 Katy Freeway Toll: No toll on the main lanes The Energy Corridor sits on I-10 east of Cinco Ranch, with Park Row running along the north side of the freeway. Our minutes are free-flow, so treat them as the floor. We name the congested segments near the Beltway and SH 6 so you know where the morning slows. Job anchor ### The Galleria and Uptown Route: Westpark Tollway Toll: About $219 a month from Fulshear (Oct 25, 2026) The Westpark Tollway is the usual route into the Galleria from Fulshear and the Firethorne side. We add the toll to your true monthly, so a building with a smaller special but a shorter tolled drive can come out ahead. Job anchor ### Grand Parkway corridor Route: SH 99 Toll: Toll road SH 99 links the area north toward Cypress and south toward Fort Bend. If your job is along the Parkway, we compare buildings by exit and add the toll line for each. ### Needs we hear most A job move to the Energy Corridor We line up buildings by drive time to your office tower, not by ZIP code, and we show the route and any toll beside each one. Pets and a yard You'll find build-to-rent homes near Fulshear and garden-style buildings with dog parks. We list pet rent, fees and limits as each community publishes them. A renewal coming up at a lease-up building If your current lease started with a big special, year two is priced from base. Our month-10 Renewal Check compares your offer against nearby new builds. ![Toll road through west Houston suburbs at morning rush](/images/content/westpark-tollway-style-toll-road-through-flat-west.webp) ### What we do here - We ask for last year's average water bill before you apply. - We add Westpark or Grand Parkway tolls to your true monthly. - We confirm the ISD for the exact address with the district lookup. - We get the written fee sheet and the concession addendum before you sign. Building profiles ## What the new buildings look like on paper These profiles are durable facts that don't change with the daily price feed. Each building card still shows its own electric, water, FEMA and ISD chips with a confirmation date. | Product | ISD | Water | FEMA | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Garden-style, 3-4 stories, surface parking and detached garages | Katy ISD at most addresses | District (MUD) common, billed by the property | Mostly Zone X; check each card | | Mid-rise wrap with structured parking near I-10 | Katy ISD; confirm by address | District or city, varies by building | Check each card | | Build-to-rent homes and townhomes, Fulshear and Grand Parkway edges | Katy ISD or neighboring district by address | District common; utilities often in your name | Check each card | ### New buildings on the board today The live building table loads from the morning feed, with base rent beside each special, net effective, true monthly, year two, stage and address chips. **29** ground-up communities tracked here, last confirmed Oct 25, 2026. Open the New Build Board [/new-construction-apartments/ →](/new-construction-apartments/) Send me this area's list [#shortlist →](#shortlist) ### Worked example: Prose Riviana, Katy Illustration, values as of Oct 25, 2026. The live page uses the feed. Base rent$1,260 SpecialUp to 10 weeks free Free rent value (base x 12 / 52 x 10)$2,907.69 Net effective on 12 months$1,018 Required fees (Greystar calculator)$77.62 True monthly before utilities$1,095 Year two at 0% change$1,337.62 That's a $242 jump at renewal, about 22%, because renewal starts from base rent. Address profile CenterPoint area, you pick a plan. Harris County MUD 540, billed by the property. Katy ISD. FEMA Zone X. Want this math for every building on your list? We confirm the special, fee sheet and water billing in writing. Try the true monthly calculator [/tools/true-monthly-cost-calculator/ →](/tools/true-monthly-cost-calculator/) How it works ## How It Works, From Shortlist to Renewal One team from your first text to your month-10 Renewal Check. When something goes wrong, we write to the community and report back. 1. 1 ### Shortlist We make the calls and confirm the unit, special, written fee sheet, and who bills the water. Same day during hours. 2. 2 ### Tours Up to four on one side of town in one afternoon, or a live video walk of the actual unit. 3. 3 ### Flood and power FEMA record for the address, the §92.0135 notice, the five-year flood question, and what the generator covers. 4. 4 ### Apply Pre-check the income multiple (base or effective rent), income limits for restricted units, and documents, before any fee. 5. 5 ### Sign Read the concession, fee and utility addenda and the flood notice with you. 6. 6 ### Move in Pick a plan 3-5 business days out, or start Entergy or Mid-South service. Confirm water billing. 7. 7 ### Day 7, Day 30, Month 10 Punch list, ledger and water-bill check, then the Renewal Check. ## Ready for a Shortlist With the Whole Bill? Our service is free to renters. Communities pay the brokerage, so your rent is the same either way, and we confirm the special and fees in writing before you sign. Get my shortlist [#shortlist →](#shortlist) Text us [sms:+1512000000 →](sms:+1512000000) How we help out west ## Why West Houston Renters Use Our Team We track every ground-up build from Cinco Ranch to Fulshear, with a confirmation date on each card. We get the water district name and last year's average bill before you apply. We add tolls to the monthly bill so you can compare buildings fairly. We confirm Katy ISD by exact address, as a fact with the lookup link. We read the concession and fee addenda with you before you sign. We line up to four tours on one side of I-10 in one afternoon. ## Getting around from a new build out west Most new buildings here sit within a few minutes of one of three roads: **I-10 (Katy Freeway)**, the **Westpark Tollway**, or the **Grand Parkway (SH 99)**. Which one you use every morning shapes your bill as much as the special does. - **I-10 east** carries most Energy Corridor and Park Row commuters. The main lanes are free; the managed lanes are tolled. Free-flow minutes from Cinco Ranch to the Energy Corridor look short on a map, so we name the slow stretches near SH 6 and the Beltway. - **Westpark Tollway** is the common path to the Galleria and Uptown. From Fulshear, tolls ran about $219 a month on Oct 25, 2026. You'll want an **EZ TAG** account set up before your first week. - **Grand Parkway (SH 99)** connects north to Cypress and south to Fort Bend County. It's tolled, so we compare buildings by exit and add the toll line to each one. If you'd rather avoid tolls, we'll sort your shortlist by untolled routes first and show you what that does to the drive. ## What the new buildings tend to look like New construction here is mostly **garden-style communities** of three or four stories with surface lots, plus a growing set of **build-to-rent homes and townhomes** toward Fulshear and the Grand Parkway. A smaller number of mid-rise wraps sit closer to I-10. Garden-style buildings usually have lower parking costs, but many sit inside a **Municipal Utility District**. That means the water line on your bill comes from the district, billed to you by the property under 16 TAC Chapter 24. Build-to-rent homes often put water and electric in your name, so the monthly bill looks different even when the rent is similar. Around **Cinco Ranch** and **Katy Mills**, you'll see communities in lease-up side by side. That competition is one reason specials here can run deep. We check every card for stage, build status and amenity completion so you know if the pool or the second phase is still being finished. Local knowledge ## Local Knowledge for New Katy Rentals Katy spreads across **Harris, Fort Bend and Waller counties**, so one city name can cover three different tax and utility setups. Most new builds are garden-style, with a growing set of build-to-rent homes toward **Fulshear** and **Firethorne**. The flood history is worth knowing without turning it into a verdict. During Harvey in 2017, more than 32,000 acres in the area flooded, including many homes upstream of the **Barker and Addicks reservoirs**. We list each building's FEMA zone and ask for the §92.0135 flood notice before you apply. If you'd rather skip the drive, METRO runs commuter buses to Downtown from the **Grand Parkway**, **Kingsland** and **Addicks** Park & Ride lots along I-10. Around **LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch**, we line up tours by freeway exit so one afternoon covers four buildings. ### Landmarks near the new builds - Katy Mills - LaCenterra at Cinco Ranch - Typhoon Texas Waterpark - Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital - Houston Methodist West Hospital - Barker Reservoir ### Roads and transit I-10, the Westpark Tollway and the Grand Parkway carry most commutes. METRO commuter buses (routes 221, 222, 228 and 229) run to Downtown from the Grand Parkway, Kingsland and Addicks Park & Ride lots. - I-10 Katy Freeway - Westpark Tollway - Grand Parkway (SH 99) - FM 1463 - METRO Grand Parkway Park & Ride - METRO Kingsland Park & Ride - METRO Addicks Park & Ride City of Katy; Harris, Fort Bend and Waller counties. Map shows the area, not a specific building. Get directions [https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.7858,-95.8245 →](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=29.7858,-95.8245) FAQ ## Katy New Apartment Questions Answered How many new apartment buildings are in Katy? We tracked 29 ground-up communities here on Oct 25, 2026, and the live count updates with the board each morning. We only count new construction with first move-ins from 2024 to 2027, so renovations and renamed older buildings stay out. What should I know about new buildings near the Barker and Addicks reservoirs? More than 32,000 acres in the Katy area flooded during Harvey in 2017, many upstream of the reservoirs. We give each building's FEMA zone as a fact and ask for the §92.0135 flood notice, never a verdict. What do tolls add from Fulshear or Cinco Ranch? Fulshear to the Galleria ran about $219 a month on the Westpark Tollway on Oct 25, 2026. We add a toll line to your true monthly, and our toll calculator lets you test your own trips. Does a Katy mailing address mean Katy ISD? Not always. Most new buildings here are in Katy ISD, but the district follows the address boundary across three counties. We check the exact address on the district lookup and list it as a fact. Can I pick my electric plan at a new build along I-10? At most addresses along I-10 and the Grand Parkway, yes. They're in CenterPoint's delivery area, so you choose a plan on Power to Choose. We confirm it per building, since a few properties include or bill electric. Can you guarantee a price or approval? No. The community sets both, and we confirm them before you sign. Still have a question? Text us or send your move date. We reply the same day during hours. Text us [sms:+1512000000 →](sms:+1512000000) Get my shortlist [/contact/ →](/contact/) Nearby areas ## Compare Katy with nearby areas Area guide ### New apartments in Cypress Cypress mixes new garden-style apartments with build-to-rent homes along the Grand Parkway, US 290 and Mason Rd. Most of it is unincorporated Harris County, so water districts and address-level school boundaries matter more than the mailing city. [New apartments in Cypress →](/cypress/) Area guide ### New apartments in The Heights The Heights is one of the inner-loop areas where new construction is mostly mid-rise, with structured parking and amenity fees. It sits inside the City of Houston, so Chapter 19 floodplain rules apply, and Houston has no zoning, so what's planned next door matters. [New apartments in The Heights →](/heights/) Looking wider? See every area on our page for new apartments in Houston [/ →](/) or the full areas list [/areas/ →](/areas/) . ![](/images/misc/evening-view-of-new-apartment-rooftops-and-a-freew.webp) ## Moving to Katy? Send Us Your Move Date. We confirm the unit, the special, the written fee sheet and who bills the water, the same day during hours. Get my shortlist [/contact/ →](/contact/) Text us [sms:+1512000000 →](sms:+1512000000) 512-000-000 [tel:+1512000000 →](tel:+1512000000) We don't guarantee pricing or approval. The community sets both, and we confirm them before you sign. Spirit Real Estate Group, LLC · TREC #562021 · Free to you, and your rent is the same either way