Houses Texas Harris County Houston Oak Forest-Garden Oaks 1355 Gardenia Dr

$2,600 / Month

1355 Gardenia Dr

Houston, TX 77018

Today

713-376-5879

Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

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Available

Available Sep 1

Highlights

1 Car Attached Garage
Central Heating and Cooling System
1-Story Property

1355 Gardenia Dr

About This Home

12 Month Lease , Available Sep 1

Charming updated craftsman-style home in the heart of Oak Forest. The home features 2 living spaces and 2 dining spaces w/hardwood & travertine floors throughout (no carpet).Clean & crisp bathrooms, updated w/subway tile. The primary bedroom has 2 closets & an ensuite bathroom. The second bedroom also has 2 closets. An additional 8.5x5.5 flex space off the 2nd den could be used as a 3rd, non-confirming bedroom, a home office, or for storage. Walk outside to your covered patio & fully fenced, expansive yard. The home has excellent storage. In addition to a one car garage (w/laundry hook up), there is a fully decked and walled attic space with shelving. Small pets considered on a case-by-case basis. (Pictures are from before current tenant moved in. The bunk beds have been removed as have the dressers on each side of the window in the primary bedroom). Leases less than 12 months considered on alternative terms as needed. Available September 1st. Open House on Sat., 7/12, from 12-1pm.

1355 Gardenia Dr is a house located in Harris County and the 77018 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1948

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Interior Spaces

1,402 Sq Ft Home 1-Story Property

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 9/1/25 12 Month Lease Term

Lot Details

8,000 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1 Car Attached Garage

Schools

Oak Forest Elementary School Black Middle School Waltrip High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System Heating System Uses Gas

Community Details

Overview

Oak Forest Sec 01 Subdivision

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed Pet Deposit Required

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Parking
Garage

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Details

Lease Options

12 Months

Contact

Listed by Jennifer Solak | HomeSmart
Phone Number
Contact
Source

Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Amenities

Smoke Free

Neighborhood

Grab a local craft draft at Karbach Brewing Co. and enjoy the trendy, welcoming atmosphere that comes with the Oak Forest-Garden Oaks neighborhood. A bustling residential area outside of Houston, Texas, Oak Forest-Garden Oaks boasts affordable apartments, houses, condos, and even townhomes for rent that are safe and family-friendly.

Various schools, both public and private, reside around town, and there’s plenty of space to enjoy the great outdoors. Between Watonga Parkway Park and Jester Park, residents enjoy a sprawling grassy strip of community space with lush lawns, the extensive White Oak Bayou Greenway Trail, numerous athletic fields, a public swimming pool, and even a dog park! Your pooch will be happy to explore this space with his potential furry neighbors.

Have a family or friends game night at Speedy’s Fast Track, an adventure center known for its go-karts, arcade games, and mini golf.

Learn more about living in Oak Forest-Garden Oaks

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. of Houston, Downtown	Drive:	14 min	8.0 mi
University of St Thomas	Drive:	17 min	8.3 mi
The Art Institute of Houston	Drive:	14 min	8.8 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	18 min	10.8 mi

1355 Gardenia Dr is within 14 minutes or 8.0 miles from Univ. of Houston, Downtown. It is also near University of St Thomas and The Art Institute of Houston.

Schools

Oak Forest Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades PK-5

878 Students

Attendance Zone

Black Middle

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

1,329 Students

Attendance Zone

Waltrip High School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

1,597 Students

Attendance Zone

Temple Oaks Baptist School

Private Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Nearby

New Heights Christian Academy

Private Elementary, Middle & High School

Grades K-12

108 Students

Nearby

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Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Northline Transit Center / Hcc, located 4.2 miles from 1355 Gardenia Dr. 1355 Gardenia Dr is near George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 16.8 miles or 26 minutes away, and William P Hobby, located 21.0 miles or 34 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Northline Transit Center / Hcc	Drive:	8 min	4.2 mi
Melbourne / North Lindale	Drive:	8 min	4.7 mi
Lindale Park	Drive:	9 min	5.3 mi
Cavalcade	Drive:	10 min	5.8 mi
Moody Park	Drive:	11 min	6.6 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	14 min	8.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	26 min	16.8 mi
William P Hobby	Drive:	34 min	21.0 mi

Very Walkable

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Out of 100

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

Some Transit

Transit Score^®

Out of 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

Bike Score^®

Out of 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1355 Gardenia Dr.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Oak Forest Shopping Center	Walk:	6 min	0.3 mi
1201 W 43rd St	Walk:	8 min	0.4 mi
2001 W 34th	Walk:	13 min	0.7 mi

1355 Gardenia Dr has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center	Drive:	9 min	5.7 mi
Woodland Park	Drive:	11 min	6.8 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	16 min	7.0 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course	Drive:	12 min	7.0 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	15 min	9.5 mi

1355 Gardenia Dr has 5 parks within 9.5 miles, including Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Memorial Park and Golf Course, and Woodland Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
Memorial Hermann Hospital System	Drive:	4 min	1.6 mi
Doctors Hospital Tidwell	Drive:	5 min	3.0 mi
The Heights Hospital	Drive:	7 min	3.5 mi

1355 Gardenia Dr has 3 hospitals within 3.5 miles, the nearest is Memorial Hermann Hospital System which is 1.6 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	48 min	34.4 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	76 min	60.0 mi

1355 Gardenia Dr is 34.4 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.