Dakota at Shepherd
4840 N Shepherd Dr,
Houston, TX 77018
$1,310 - $2,780
Studio - 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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Independence Heights is $1,388 for a studio, $1,344 for one bedroom, $1,295 for two bedrooms, and $1,592 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Independence Heights has decreased by -0.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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595 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,388/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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690 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,344/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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860 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,295/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,158 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,592/month
Average Rent
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
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 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
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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Reviews of Independence Heights - Houston, TX
Niche Reviews 
9 Reviews
Current Resident
2 years and 2 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
5 years and 1 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 10 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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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.