Urban Palms Apartment Homes
8701 Town Park Dr,
Houston,
TX
77036
Leasing Office:
8701 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77074
3.4
Renter Rating
29 Reviews
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855-749-1387
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Total Monthly Price
$660 - $1,256
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Bedrooms
1 - 2 bd
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Bathrooms
1 - 2 ba
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Square Feet
575 - 1,206 sq ft
Urban Palms Apartment Homes
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Highlights
- Pool
- Walk-In Closets
- Office
- Fireplace
- Gated
- Picnic Area
- Grill
- Balcony
- Patio
Pricing & Floor Plans
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A1
$660 – $760
Total Monthly Price
1 Bed
1 Bath
575 Sq Ft
15 Available units
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Unit 26-2186price $660square feet 575availibility Now
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Unit 10-1240price $701square feet 575availibility Now
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Unit 35-2300price $724square feet 575availibility Now
A2
$679 – $925
Total Monthly Price
1 Bed
1 Bath
653 Sq Ft
33 Available units
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Unit 24-2139price $679square feet 653availibility Now
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Unit 2-1129price $679square feet 653availibility Now
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Unit 30-2215price $679square feet 653availibility Now
THA
$770 – $910
Total Monthly Price
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
850 Sq Ft
7 Available units
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Unit 15-1304price $770square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit 15-1307price $770square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit 27-2170price $806square feet 850availibility Now
B1
$1,041 – $1,093
Total Monthly Price
2 Beds
2 Baths
845 Sq Ft
6 Available units
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Unit 12-1262price $1,041square feet 845availibility Now
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Unit 3-1146price $1,043square feet 845availibility Now
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Unit 1-1104price $1,093square feet 845availibility Now
B2
$961 – $1,140
Total Monthly Price
2 Beds
2 Baths
975 Sq Ft
4 Available units
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Unit 6-1168price $961square feet 975availibility Now
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Unit 28-2240price $996square feet 975availibility Now
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Unit 6-1176price $1,140square feet 975availibility Now
THB
$1,117 – $1,256
Total Monthly Price
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,206 Sq Ft
5 Available units
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Availability
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Unit 21-2115price $1,117square feet 1,206availibility Now
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Unit 21-2108price $1,122square feet 1,206availibility Now
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Unit 17-1329price $1,169square feet 1,206availibility Now
A1
$660 – $760
Total Monthly Price
1 Bed
1 Bath
575 Sq Ft
15 Available units
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Total Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 26-2186price $660square feet 575availibility Now
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Unit 10-1240price $701square feet 575availibility Now
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Unit 35-2300price $724square feet 575availibility Now
A2
$679 – $925
Total Monthly Price
1 Bed
1 Bath
653 Sq Ft
33 Available units
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Total Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 24-2139price $679square feet 653availibility Now
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Unit 2-1129price $679square feet 653availibility Now
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Unit 30-2215price $679square feet 653availibility Now
THA
$770 – $910
Total Monthly Price
1 Bed
1.5 Baths
850 Sq Ft
7 Available units
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Total Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 15-1304price $770square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit 15-1307price $770square feet 850availibility Now
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Unit 27-2170price $806square feet 850availibility Now
B1
$1,041 – $1,093
Total Monthly Price
2 Beds
2 Baths
845 Sq Ft
6 Available units
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Total Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 12-1262price $1,041square feet 845availibility Now
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Unit 3-1146price $1,043square feet 845availibility Now
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Unit 1-1104price $1,093square feet 845availibility Now
B2
$961 – $1,140
Total Monthly Price
2 Beds
2 Baths
975 Sq Ft
4 Available units
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Total Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 6-1168price $961square feet 975availibility Now
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Unit 28-2240price $996square feet 975availibility Now
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Unit 6-1176price $1,140square feet 975availibility Now
THB
$1,117 – $1,256
Total Monthly Price
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,206 Sq Ft
5 Available units
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Total Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
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Unit 21-2115price $1,117square feet 1,206availibility Now
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Unit 21-2108price $1,122square feet 1,206availibility Now
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Unit 17-1329price $1,169square feet 1,206availibility Now
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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.View Fees and Policies for details.
Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
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Utilities & Essentials
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Insurance FeeInsurance Fee Charged per unit.$15 / mo
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ParkingFee for reserved or designated parking space use and maintenance Charged per unit.$20 / mo
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Trash Services - DoorstepFee for doorstep trash and recycle pickup service. Charged per unit.$25 / mo
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Gas AdminAdministrative costs for managing gas service billing, distribution, and related expenses for your apartment home. Charged per unit.$3 / mo
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Pest Control ServicesRegular pest prevention and treatment services. Charged per unit.$5 / mo
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Stormwater / Drainage Admin FeeManagement of community stormwater drainage and runoff infrastructure Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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Utility Water / Wastewater Admin FeeCovers administrative costs associated with billing and managing water utility services. Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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Common Area UtilitiesShared utility costs in community common areas. Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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One-Time Basics
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Due at Application
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Admin FeeFee to process rental application and background check Charged per unit.$200
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Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$50
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Application FeeAdministrative processing fee to cover lease preparation. Charged per applicant.$50
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Due at Move-In
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Administrative FeeCharged per unit.$200
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Due at Application
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Dogs
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Dog FeeCharged per pet.$400
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Dog RentCharged per pet.$20 / mo
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Cats
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Cat FeeCharged per pet.$400
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Cat RentCharged per pet.$20 / mo
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Other Pets
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Pet FeeFee for allowing pets in the home. Charged per pet.$400
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Pet / Animal Lease ViolationFee issued for unauthorized pets or violations of pet policy. Charged per pet.Varies
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Pet FeePet Fee Charged per pet.Varies
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Pet Rentmonthly charge for keeping a pet in the home. Charged per pet.$20 / mo
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Other
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Parking - ReservedFee for a designated parking spot on-site. Charged per vehicle.$20 / mo
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Additional Parking Options
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Parking
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Rent Payment Credit Building ServiceBuild credit by paying rent on time while gaining access to personalized budgeting tools and financial education resources. Charged per unit.$8.95 - $14.95 / mo
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Alarm Monitoringmonthly charge for alarm system monitoring. Charged per unit.$50 / occurrence
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Security Deposit (Refundable)Refundable deposit covering potential damages and unpaid rent per lease terms. Charged per unit.$500 - $1,500
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Insufficient Move-out Notice FeeCharge for not providing proper advance notice before move-out. Charged per unit.Varies one-time
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Security Deposit AlternativeAlternative to a standard security deposit typically issued through a surety bond. Charged per unit.$20 - $39 / mo
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Utility - GasCost of gas usage for your apartment. Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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Utility - Water / SewerWater usage and wastewater removal costs. Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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Late Fee (Percentage)Calculated as a percentage of the base rent amount. Charged per unit.10% of base rent / occurrence
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Concession RepaymentTenant repayment of rent discounts if lease terms are not met. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
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Reletting FeeAn expense associated with re-renting a unit after early lease termination. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
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Early Lease Termination / BuyoutBuyout for ending lease agreement before its scheduled end date. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
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Utility - Vacant Cost RecoveryUtility costs incurred while the unit was unoccupied. Charged per unit.Varies one-time
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MTM Flat FeeMonth to Month Flat Fee Charged per unit.$150 / mo
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Utility - ElectricCost of electricity usage for your apartment. Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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Utility - Stormwater / DrainageLocal stormwater management and drainage system fee. Charged per unit.Varies / mo
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NSF Tenant FeeNSF Tenant Fee Charged per unit.$30 / occurrence
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Utility - Non-transferred Utility FeeCharge for utility costs not moved to residents name. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
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Legal / Eviction FeeCosts associated with an eviction proceeding. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
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Lease ViolationFee for non-compliance with lease terms or community policies. Charged per unit.Varies / occurrence
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Property Information
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Built in 1979
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659 units/2 stories
Matterport 3D Tours
About Urban Palms Apartment Homes
Welcome to the beautiful Urban Palms Apartment Homes located in West Houston! With top-notch amenities, an opportune location, and an abundance of floor plans to choose from, we're sure you'll love all that we have to offer. Urban Palms accepts housing vouchers. Please contact the leasing office for details.
Urban Palms Apartment Homes is an apartment community located in Harris County and the 77036 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Yes Prep Public Schools Inc attendance zone.
Unique Features
- *In Select Homes
- 2-Inch Blinds*
- Access to Metro Transit Stops
- Black Appliances*
- Built-In Shelving
- Fireplace*
- Grill/Picnic Area
- Guest Parking Spaces*
- Limited Access Gates
- Lush Carpeting in Bedrooms*
- On-Site Maintenance
- Private Balcony and Patios w/ Storage Closet
- Programmable Thermostat
- Renovated Apartments & Updated Kitchens*
- Reserved Parking Spaces*
- Two Swimming Pools
- Walk-In Closets*
- Washer/Dryer Connections*
- Wood-Style Flooring
Contact
Property Address:
8701 Town Park Dr,
Houston,
TX
77036
Leasing Office:
8701 S Gessner Rd,
Houston,
TX
77074
Community Amenities
Pool
Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Business Center
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Business Center
- Walk-Up
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- Gated
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Washer/Dryer Hookup
High Speed Internet Access
Walk-In Closets
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Office
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
8701 Town Park Dr,
Houston,
TX
77036
Leasing Office:
8701 S Gessner Rd,
Houston,
TX
77074
Chinatown is a thriving neighborhood located just southwest of Downtown Houston. This cultural hub is a hotspot of East and South Asian cultures. The main commercial corridor is Bellaire Boulevard, everything from Korean Corn Dogs to Sichuan Bistros grace this street. Traditional restaurants, boutiques, and markets are also located within Chinatown. The other parts of the neighborhood are residential and filled with reasonably priced apartments and condos for rent. Those looking to rent in a culturally rich neighborhood just outside of Downtown Houston will be right at home in Chinatown.
Learn more about living in Chinatown
Average Prices by Area
Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Chinatown | Houston, TX | |
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| Studio | $1,015 | $1,081 |
| 1 Bedroom | $919 | $1,185 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,147 | $1,500 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,414 | $1,931 |
Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Maintenance on site
- Business Center
- Walk-Up
- Gated
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Fitness Center
- Pool
- *In Select Homes
- 2-Inch Blinds*
- Access to Metro Transit Stops
- Black Appliances*
- Built-In Shelving
- Fireplace*
- Grill/Picnic Area
- Guest Parking Spaces*
- Limited Access Gates
- Lush Carpeting in Bedrooms*
- On-Site Maintenance
- Private Balcony and Patios w/ Storage Closet
- Programmable Thermostat
- Renovated Apartments & Updated Kitchens*
- Reserved Parking Spaces*
- Two Swimming Pools
- Walk-In Closets*
- Washer/Dryer Connections*
- Wood-Style Flooring
- High Speed Internet Access
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Fireplace
- Kitchen
- Office
- Walk-In Closets
- Balcony
- Patio
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent
$20
Dog Rent
$20
One-Time
Cat Fee
$400
Dog Fee
$400
Office Hours
855-749-1387
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
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| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 9 min | 6.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 9.8 mi |
Urban Palms Apartment Homes is within 6 minutes or 2.6 miles from Houston Christian University. It is also near Houston Baptist University and The Art Institute of Houston.
Schools
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
997 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
119 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
30 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Private High School
Grades 9-12
922 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Private High School
Grades 9-12
22 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
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Transportation options available in Houston include Dryden/Tmc Stn Nb, located 10.2 miles from Urban Palms Apartment Homes. Urban Palms Apartment Homes is near William P Hobby, located 22.5 miles or 37 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 32.8 miles or 40 minutes away.
| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 10.6 mi | |
| Drive: | 17 min | 10.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 10.8 mi | |
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Drive: | 17 min | 12.2 mi |
| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 20 min | 12.8 mi |
| Airports | Distance | ||
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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William P Hobby
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Drive: | 37 min | 22.5 mi |
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George Bush Intcntl/Houston
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Drive: | 40 min | 32.8 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
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Traffic
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 1 min | 0.1 mi | |
| Walk: | 6 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi |
Urban Palms Apartment Homes has 3 shopping centers within 0.4 mile, which is about a 7-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Arthur Storey Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Club Creek Park and Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi |
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Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.8 mi |
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Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.7 mi |
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Nature Discovery Center
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Drive: | 11 min | 7.5 mi |
Urban Palms Apartment Homes has 5 parks within 7.5 miles, including Arthur Storey Park, Club Creek Park and Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 8 min | 5.0 mi |
Urban Palms Apartment Homes has 3 hospitals within 5.0 miles, the nearest is West Oaks Hospital which is 3.4 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 50 min | 36.0 mi | |
| Drive: | 79 min | 61.5 mi |
Urban Palms Apartment Homes is 36.0 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.
Urban Palms Apartment Homes Photos
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Urban Palms Apartment Homes
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Does Urban Palms Apartment Homes have in-unit laundry?
While Urban Palms Apartment Homes does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
What utilities are included in rent at Urban Palms Apartment Homes?
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Is parking available at Urban Palms Apartment Homes?
Parking is available at Urban Palms Apartment Homes. Fees may apply depending on the type of parking offered. Contact this property for details.
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?
Urban Palms Apartment Homes has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $660/mo. to $1,256/mo.
Is Urban Palms Apartment Homes pet-friendly?
Yes, Urban Palms Apartment Homes welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
How much income do I need to rent at Urban Palms Apartment Homes?
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $660 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $26,400 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.
Does Urban Palms Apartment Homes have move-in specials?
Urban Palms Apartment Homes is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $660.
Does Urban Palms Apartment Homes offer Matterport 3D tours?
Yes! Urban Palms Apartment Homes offers 5 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
What is a Sound Score Rating?
A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources.
8701 Town Park Dr
Houston, TX 77036