Texas Harris County Houston Montrose

$1,495 / Month

505 W Polk St Unit 3

Houston, TX 77019

281-732-7989

Bedrooms

1
Bathrooms

1
Square Feet

836 sq ft
Available

Available Oct 19

Highlight

Central Heating and Cooling System

505 W Polk St Unit 3

About This Home

Available Oct 19

Location,location,location! Charming 1-bedroom,1-bath apartment ideally situated in the heart of Houston,just minutes from Downtown,Montrose,Midtown,River Oaks,and some of the city's best dining,nightlife,shopping,and entertainment. This second-floor unit offers a spacious layout with beautiful hardwood flooring,modern finishes,ceiling fans,stainless steel kitchen appliances,and a generous walk-in closet. Enjoy both front and back outdoor spaces,convenient onsite laundry,and off-street parking. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy an urban Houston lifestyle while still having a comfortable residential setting with quick access to major employment centers and some of the city's most popular neighborhoods. **Tenant occupied through October 15. Please allow appropriate notice for showings.** MLS ID 39978856

505 W Polk St is an apartment community located in Harris County and the 77019 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

Home Type

Quadruplex

Year Built

Built in 1932

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

1 Full Bathroom 1 Bedroom

Interior Spaces

836 Sq Ft Home 2-Story Property

Listing and Financial Details

Property Available on 10/19/26 12 Month Lease Term

Lot Details

5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Schools

William Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy Elementary School Gregory-Lincoln Middle School Lamar High School

Utilities

Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

Overview

Alden Place Subdivision

Pet Policy

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

Contact

Listed by Billy Martinez | Real Broker,LLC
Phone Number
Contact
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Houston Association of REALTORS®

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Neighborhood

Montrose, also known as “The Heart of Houston,” sits in west-central Houston, on the cusp of vibrant neighborhoods like Downtown Houston, Midtown Houston, the Museum District, and Memorial Park. Montrose is filled with historic bungalows as well as modern lofts and condominiums available for rent, many of which are within walking distance of numerous restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques strewn along Westheimer Road.

Should you choose to rent in Montrose, you will have the chance to catch an indie flick at the historic River Oaks Theatre, see the extensive collection of art and artifacts assembled in the Menil Collection, visit Rothko Chapel, find sweet deals at River Oaks Shopping Center, and run the trails situated along Buffalo Bayou. You can also attend lively community events such as the Houston Greek Festival and the Houston Art Car Parade.

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Education

Colleges & Universities			Distance
Colleges & Universities			Distance
University of St Thomas	Drive:	4 min	1.7 mi
Houston Community College	Drive:	6 min	2.4 mi
Univ. of Houston, Downtown	Drive:	7 min	2.7 mi
Rice University	Drive:	9 min	3.8 mi

505 W Polk St Unit 3 is within 4 minutes or 1.7 miles from University of St Thomas. It is also near Houston Community College and Univ. of Houston, Downtown.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Mcgowen, located 1.5 miles from 505 W Polk St Unit 3. 505 W Polk St Unit 3 is near William P Hobby, located 13.5 miles or 24 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 22.0 miles or 28 minutes away.

Transit / Subway			Distance
Transit / Subway			Distance
Mcgowen	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Theater District Rusk Eb	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Bell Stn Sb	Drive:	3 min	1.5 mi
Downtown Transit Center Stn Sb	Drive:	3 min	1.6 mi
Dwntwn Line End (No Service)	Drive:	4 min	2.0 mi

Commuter Rail			Distance
Commuter Rail			Distance
Houston	Drive:	5 min	1.9 mi

Airports			Distance
Airports			Distance
William P Hobby	Drive:	24 min	13.5 mi
George Bush Intcntl/Houston	Drive:	28 min	22.0 mi

Getting Around

Very Walkable

Walkability

80 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

60 / 100

Moderately Drivable

Drivability

60 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

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Traffic

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 505 W Polk St Unit 3.

Shopping Centers			Distance
Shopping Centers			Distance
West Gray Plaza	Walk:	5 min	0.3 mi
Montrose Plaza	Walk:	11 min	0.6 mi
Fairview District	Walk:	12 min	0.6 mi

505 W Polk St Unit 3 has 3 shopping centers within 0.6 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks and Recreation			Distance
Parks and Recreation			Distance
Buffalo Bayou Park	Drive:	6 min	1.8 mi
Discovery Green	Drive:	6 min	2.2 mi
Houston Museum of Natural Science	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Children's Museum of Houston	Drive:	6 min	2.9 mi
Woodland Park	Drive:	7 min	3.2 mi

505 W Polk St Unit 3 has 5 parks within 3.2 miles, including Buffalo Bayou Park, Discovery Green, and Houston Museum of Natural Science.

Hospitals			Distance
Hospitals			Distance
St. Joseph Medical Center	Drive:	4 min	1.9 mi
Park Plaza Hospital	Drive:	6 min	2.8 mi
Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center	Drive:	7 min	3.4 mi

505 W Polk St Unit 3 has 3 hospitals within 3.4 miles, the nearest is St. Joseph Medical Center which is 1.9 miles away and a 4 minute drive.

Military Bases			Distance
Military Bases			Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center	Drive:	38 min	26.9 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation	Drive:	66 min	52.5 mi

505 W Polk St Unit 3 is 26.9 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.