Seven17 Lehman
717 Lehman St,
Houston, TX 77018
$1,605 - $3,120
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Independence Heights Houston, TX
A historic neighborhood with a tight knit community minutes from downtown
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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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Independence Heights is $1,394 for a studio, $1,351 for one bedroom, $1,306 for two bedrooms, and $1,559 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Independence Heights has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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595 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,394/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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690 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,351/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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860 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,306/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,158 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,559/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Independence Heights
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Independence Heights - Houston, TX is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Independence Heights - Houston, TX offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
70
/ 100
Recreation
Independence Heights - Houston, TX provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Independence Heights - Houston, TX from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Reviews of Independence Heights - Houston, TX
Niche Reviews 
9 Reviews
Visitor
1 years and 4 months ago•Niche Review
My name is lamequa i had a wonderful experience with ms.Detra and Ms.Tenika they were so helpful and sweet i thank it is Beautiful people in the world.we need more people like them.im so thankful for them ...Thank u
Current Resident
2 years ago•Niche Review
A lot of drugs and violence 3 people was seriously harmed in two separate incidents just yesterday. People on the corners in front of the stores like is 1995
Niche User
11 years 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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Methodology
† 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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.