Montrose

Houston's Most Eccentric Neighborhood
Originally imagined as a strictly residential neighborhood, Montrose has morphed into Houston's most eccentric spot with neon-lit tattoo parlors, 24-hour drive-thrus, and covered bungalows. You can get out and enjoy the quirkiness of this neighborhood at popular spots like The Hay Merchant, Stone's Throw, and Biskit Junkie. Renters love the area for being full of top-notch restaurants/bars as well as arts & cultural venues.

Houston isn't known for being one of the most walkable cities in the country, but Montrose is an exception. It's a four-square-mile neighborhood that is home to a young, hip crowd and offers a lot to experience.
What Montrose Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
8.0
amenities
8.0
social
7.5
management
8.0
Median rents in Montrose
Studio
$
1,300
1 Bedroom
$
1,450
2 Bedroom
$
2,450

Living in
Montrose

Hip Crowd
Coffee Shops
Arts and Culture
Everything is Nearby
Friendly
Bars and Restaurants
Eccentric
Walkable
Montrose — 8.7/10 Rating (based on 21 neighborhood reviews)
I LOVE Montrose. This is Houston's historically LGBTQ+ neighborhood, and many gay bars/establishments are within walking distance. The neighborhood is welcoming to everyone, but if you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community you may find Montrose to be a special place to live. There are many gorgeous historic homes throughout the area, and huge trees provide lots of shade on the sidewalks. It's a relatively pedestrian-friendly area - something that is rare in Houston. I love the mix of homes (some very large, ornate ones) and small apartment buildings in this area. Every building looks different and has a different style. It is a very visually appealing place to live and really makes you feel like you're living in the center of Houston.
The drive to UHCO is quick and easy - I *never* deal with traffic and barely spend any time on the highway during my daily commute. Most of the places that I go to are about 15-20 minutes away by car.
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Montrose is a very young and vibrant neighborhood. There are lots of bars and restaurants. It can get a little crowded on weekend nights. It is very centrally located for the city.
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1419 Hawthorne
It is a great neighborhood. It is very walkable, easy to get to campus, and is close to Menil Park and other nice amenities. I am close to an HEB, a Kroger, and a Target.
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Muse at Museum District
Montrose is a great neighborhood for students. It's filled with an eclectic bars and restaurants, is very walkable, and very close to both Rice and Downtown.
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2020 Huldy
Great spot with a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops nearby. Plenty of free parking around too.
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3619 Garrott St
Perfect mix of residential and stuff to do. Great restaurants. Walkable.
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Mount Vernon Lofts
Fun, young area with lots of local restaurants and bars
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1953 Vermont Street
I'll keep it real with you. This is one of the safest areas in Houston. That doesn't mean things aren't going to happen on occasion. Be smart and keep your head on a swivel.
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Muse at Museum District
There are some break-ins in the garage occasionally but I love Montrose
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The Westheimer
Quiet, safe neighborhood.
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Bayou Park
Great unless you mind noise on the weekend!
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1508 Vermont St
If you are a student at U of H , then the commute is about 15 minutes even in moderate traffic. Public transport isn't great, but that's Houston in general. The area is great for a night out with coffee shops, bars, and restaurants nearby. Specifically, the Pit Room and Patio bar are right next tot he complex and great for a quick night out. For a more tame time, the Menil park and art gallery is a 7 minute walk away. If you need to study, the Montrose Branch of the Houston Public Library system is about 7 minutes away. For shopping, a CVS pharmacy is a 5 minute walk and a great HEB grocery store is about a 5 minute drive away. The area is also very safe. One regularly sees police patrols from the nearby University of St. Thomas and Houston Police station. Overall, a great location for a U of H student.
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Muse at Museum District
The neighborhood is great. The apartment is gated, which is a plus. The apartment is also within a quiet residential area - it is completely safe to walk around this apartment.
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The Susanne
Tons of great food. Close to Buffalo Bayou and other great parks. I live within 1 mile of an HEB and Sprouts. Everything is relatively close. Very safe neighborhood.
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Jackson Hill Apartments
Lots of bars, cafe shops, and restaurants. You find people walking/jogging the streets. Close to the law school. Close to Midtown.
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The Susanne
Easy access to parks at Buffalo Bayou and Spotts Park with a lively crowd.
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Memorial Heights at Washington
Inside the loop. Everything you need is 5-10 minute drive.
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1812 Morse Street
There are a lot of things to do right in walking distance of the apartment. H-E-B is right next door and Spotts Park as well. A 10-15 minute drive from basically everything important in Houston, so very convenient.
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Arlo Buffalo Heights
Next to a park so there is a lot of cars street parking but I haven’t had any issues in the parking garage that is connected to the apartments
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Marquis Lofts on Sabine
Its between Montrose and the heights
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Memorial Heights at Washington
One of the safest areas in town, but that doesn't mean that it does not have its share of problems.
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Muse at Museum District


Getting to Know
Montrose

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: Gulf Fwy to Shepherd Dr
North to South Boundaries: Katy Fwy to US-59 HOV Ln
dining
Avenue Grill
Juan Mon’s International
Ninja Ramen
Salata
grocery
Kroger
Stop & Shop
Walmart
Whole Foods
convenience
Chevron
CVS Pharmacy
Texaco
Walgreens
fitness
Ascent Fitness
F3 Cross Training
Joy Yoga Center
The Bar Method
parks
Bethel Park
Mandell Park
Sabine Promenade
Spotts Park
coffee
Christy’s Donuts
Epicure Bakery
La Madeleine Country French Cafe
Mercantile Montrose
bus
040/041 (bus)
085 (bus)
298 (bus)
rail
800/900 (light rail)
parking
Sp Plus Parking - Metropolitan Garage
About your Neighbors
Data from the 2013 American Community Survey
Zip Codes
Montrose includes zip codes 77006, 77007, 70019, and 77098
Rent vs Own
50
% of Montrose residents are renters
Driving to Work
85
% of Montrose residents drive to work
New Construction
35
% of housing units in Montrose have been built in the last 15 years
Building Types
69
%
<20 units
8
%
20-49 units
23
%
50+ units
Demographics
Children (under 18)
11
%
18 - 34
35
%
35 - 54
29
%
55+
20
%
Unit Mix
4
%
Studio
34
%
1 Bed
31
%
2 Bed
32
%
3+ Bed
Occupation or Education
Working Professional
76
%
Undergrad Student
6
%
Grad Student
5
%
Unemployed
3
%
Retired
10
%

Best Apartments
in Montrose

The Susanne
1 Bed $2,269
2 Beds $2,773

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Muse at Museum District
Studio $1,390
1 Bed $1,470
2 Beds $2,180

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The Sterling at Regent Square
Studio $1,550
1 Bed $1,890
2 Beds $2,685

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Bellrock Sawyer Yards
1 Bed $1,525
2 Beds $2,485

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Taylor Heights
Studio $1,596
1 Bed $1,856
2 Beds $2,718

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City Place Apartments
Studio $1,455
1 Bed $1,875
2 Beds $1,740

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