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5050 Yale St,
Houston, TX 77018
$799 - $1,067
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Independence Heights
Houston, TX
Independence Heights - Houston, TX
Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
A historic neighborhood with a tight knit community minutes from downtown
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Community
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Affordable
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Up-and-Coming
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Independence Heights is an historic neighborhood located about eight miles northwest of Downtown Houston. Independence Heights is rising in popularity due to its proximity to major districts like Galleria/Uptown Houston and Downtown Houston, along with its affordability. The neighborhood has affordable and more high-end housing options in a variety of styles. This tree-lined neighborhood exudes a small-town charm and has a strong sense of community. Locals spend their time at Kerr Park hosting birthdays and barbecues and love supporting the local restaurants Independence Heights is known for like Esther’s Cajun Cafe & Soul Food, a landmark restaurant known for its community involvement. Brewingz Sports Bar & Grill, located on the eastern edge of the neighborhood, gives residents a spot to watch games and meet their neighbors. Interstates 610 and 45 allow for easy travel to the downtown which is only about 15 minutes away.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Independence Heights is $1,129 for a studio, $1,228 for one bedroom, $1,248 for two bedrooms, and $1,545 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Independence Heights has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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568 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,129/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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675 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,228/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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849 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,248/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,158 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,545/month
Average Rent
Transportation
61
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
48
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
60
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Reviews of Independence Heights - Houston, TX
Niche Reviews
9 Reviews
Current Resident
1 years and 10 months ago•Niche Review
Within my recent time living in the heights, I've seen mostly good things. The people are all very friendly, everyone and everywhere is very welcoming. Though the heights spread wide, it feels kind of small with everyone knowing everyone.
Current Resident
4 years and 9 months ago•Niche Review
There is too many shooting and drug dealers I've seen things that I'm scared of but historical place
Niche User
10 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
I'm first of all grateful God has given me a shelter to live in. I am use to the area because it's great to live in an area where you have access to anything like hospitals, clinics, supermarkets, malls, etc. Yes, I would choose to live here over again although I would like to live in countries like UK, India, France, or Germany. Nevertheless, I think this area will become more populated because there will be a gas station made soon.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Woodland Park
- Buffalo Bayou Park
- Discovery Green
- Memorial Park and Golf Course
- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston
- William P Hobby
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.