Texas Harris County Houston Fifth Ward

$1,400 / Month

2942 Altoona St Unit 3

Houston, TX 77026

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Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

2
Square Feet

915 sq ft
Available

Available Now

Highlights

Corner Lot
Central Heating and Cooling System
Combination Dining and Living Room
Ceiling Fan
Stacked Washer and Dryer

2942 Altoona St Unit 3

About This Home

Available Now

Well-maintained 2 bedroom,2 bathroom apartment in a quiet 8-unit gated community with easy access to I-10. Located minutes from Downtown,EADO,and East River in Historic 5th Ward. This spacious unit features granite countertops,laminate wood flooring (no carpet),an open living/dining area,and generously sized bedrooms-perfect for roommates or a home office. Enjoy a peaceful,private setting with gated access and on-site parking. Close to UH Downtown,major job centers,restaurants,and entertainment. A clean,comfortable home in a convenient central location. MLS# 64468614

2942 Altoona St is an apartment community located in Harris County and the 77026 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. 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

Year Built

Built in 2019

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

2 Full Bathrooms 2 Bedrooms

Home Design

Apartment

Home Security

Fire and Smoke Detector

Interior Spaces

Combination Dining and Living Room Ceiling Fan Laminate Flooring 915 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Electric Range Electric Oven Microwave Dishwasher Disposal Self-Closing Drawers and Cabinet Doors

Laundry

Stacked Washer and Dryer

Listing and Financial Details

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

Lot Details

0.28 Acre Lot Corner Lot

Schools

Dogan Elementary School Fleming Middle School Wheatley High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

Altoona Plaza Subdivision

Pet Policy

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

Contact

Listed by Leneice Lewis | Walzel Properties - Corporate Office
Phone Number
Contact
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Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness

Neighborhood

Fifth Ward, also known as Greater Fifth Ward, is a historic neighborhood situated about two miles northeast of Downtown Houston. There are plenty of options for recreation in Fifth Ward, from the local Lockwood Skating Palace and Finnigan Park to the nearby White Oak Bayou Greenway and Market Square Park. Fifth Ward is home to Saint Arnold Brewing Company, where guests delight in craft beer, food, and special events.

Fifth Ward offers a variety of affordable apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent within close proximity of Downtown Houston. Many residents enjoy short commutes via quick access to I-10, I-69, and I-610. The neighborhood is also convenient to Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Houston Community College, and the University of Houston.

Learn more about living in Fifth Ward

Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
Univ. of Houston, Downtown	Drive:	6 min	3.3 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	10 min	5.6 mi
Texas Southern University	Drive:	11 min	5.7 mi
University of Houston	Drive:	12 min	7.2 mi

2942 Altoona St Unit 3 is within 6 minutes or 3.3 miles from Univ. of Houston, Downtown. It is also near University of Houston and Houston Community College.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Fulton / North Central, located 2.4 miles from 2942 Altoona St Unit 3. 2942 Altoona St Unit 3 is near William P Hobby, located 15.0 miles or 27 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 16.7 miles or 23 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Fulton / North Central	Drive:	4 min	2.4 mi
Quitman / Near Northside	Drive:	4 min	2.4 mi
Quitman Near Northside Nb	Drive:	4 min	2.4 mi
Moody Park	Drive:	5 min	2.8 mi
Burnett Transit Center/Casa De Amigos	Drive:	5 min	3.4 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	8 min	4.1 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
William P Hobby	Drive:	27 min	15.0 mi
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	23 min	16.7 mi

Car-Dependent

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Out of 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Some Transit

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Out of 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

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Out of 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 2942 Altoona St Unit 3.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
Collingsworth Retail	Drive:	3 min	1.4 mi
Lyons Avenue Shopping Center	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi
Lyons Retail Center	Drive:	4 min	1.8 mi

2942 Altoona St Unit 3 has 3 shopping centers within 1.8 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Woodland Park	Drive:	6 min	3.3 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	7 min	3.8 mi
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	14 min	6.6 mi
Children's Museum of Houston	Drive:	10 min	6.7 mi
Cockrell Butterfly Center	Drive:	11 min	6.8 mi

2942 Altoona St Unit 3 has 5 parks within 6.8 miles, including Woodland Park, Discovery Green, and Buffalo Bayou Park.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
St. Joseph Medical Center	Drive:	9 min	5.2 mi
The Heights Hospital	Drive:	10 min	5.5 mi
Park Plaza Hospital	Drive:	10 min	6.7 mi

2942 Altoona St Unit 3 has 3 hospitals within 6.7 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 5.2 miles away and a 9 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	40 min	28.5 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	69 min	54.0 mi

2942 Altoona St Unit 3 is 28.5 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.