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Urban Palms Apartment Homes

8701 Town Park Dr, Houston, TX 77036 Leasing Office: 8701 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77074

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  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    575 - 1,206 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Pool
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Office
  • Fireplace
  • Gated
  • Picnic Area
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Patio

About Urban Palms Apartment Homes

Urban Palms Apartment Homes offers comfortable, value-driven living in West Houston's 77036 area with spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans designed for everyday convenience. Select homes feature wood-style flooring, walk-in closets, private balconies or patios, and washer/dryer connections, providing a functional and comfortable home environment in a highly accessible location near major highways and Metro transit options.Residents enjoy a strong amenity package that includes two swimming pools, a fully equipped fitness center, gated access, reserved and guest parking, and on-site maintenance. The community also offers a business center, grilling and picnic areas, and a pet-friendly atmosphere. With a convenient location near major employment centers, shopping, and dining, Urban Palms delivers a practical blend of comfort, amenities, and accessibility in the heart of West Houston.

Urban Palms Apartment Homes is an apartment community located in Harris County and the 77036 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Alief Independent School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • *In Select Homes
  • 2-Inch Blinds*
  • Access to Metro Transit Stops
  • Black Appliances*
  • Built-In Shelving
  • Fireplace*
  • Grill/Picnic Area
  • 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*
  • Swimming Pool
  • Walk-In Closets*
  • Washer/Dryer Connections*
  • Wood-Style Flooring

Community Amenities

Pool

Laundry Facilities

Business Center

Grill

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Business Center
  • Walk-Up
  • 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

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Location
8701 Town Park Dr, Houston,
TX 77036
Leasing Office: 8701 S Gessner Rd, Houston,
TX 77074
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Neighborhood

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.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Chinatown Houston, TX
Studio $955 $1,093
1 Bedroom $905 $1,178
2 Bedrooms $1,155 $1,498
3 Bedrooms $1,417 $1,927
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Houston Christian University
Drive: 6 min 2.6 mi
Houston Baptist University
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
The Art Institute of Houston
Drive: 9 min 6.6 mi
Rice University
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
Collins Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
788 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Alief Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
821 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10
Yes Prep - West
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
990 Students
Nearby
GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10
Alief Early College High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
402 Students
Attendance Zone
GreatSchools rating: 9 out of 10
Ascension Episcopal School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
119 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Montessori Learning Cottage
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
30 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
St Agnes Academy School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
922 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Alexander-Smith Academy
Private High School
Grades 9-12
22 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
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Transportation

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
Transit / Subway Distance
Dryden/Tmc Stn Nb
Drive: 16 min 10.2 mi
Texas Medical Center Transit Center
Drive: 17 min 10.6 mi
Dryden/Tmc Stn Sb
Drive: 17 min 10.8 mi
Smith Lands Stn Sb
Drive: 16 min 10.8 mi
Reliant Park
Drive: 17 min 12.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Houston
Drive: 20 min 12.8 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
William P Hobby
 Drive: 37 min 22.5 mi
George Bush Intcntl/Houston
 Drive: 40 min 32.8 mi
Getting Around
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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Active
Soundscore™
73 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Urban Palms Apartment Homes.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Town Park Plaza
Walk: 1 min 0.1 mi
5950 S Gessner Dr
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
5903 S Gessner Rd
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Urban Palms Apartment Homes has 3 shopping centers within 0.2 mile, which is about a 3-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Arthur Storey Park
 Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
Club Creek Park and Vietnam Veterans Memorial
 Drive: 7 min 3.5 mi
Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail
 Drive: 9 min 4.8 mi
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
 Drive: 9 min 5.7 mi
Nature Discovery Center
 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
Hospitals Distance
West Oaks Hospital
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Healthbridge Childrens's Hospital of Houston
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
HCA Houston Healthcare West
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
Military Bases Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center
Drive: 50 min 36.0 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation
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.

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