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Highlights
- Fenced-in backyard
- Soaring ceilings
- Massive storage
- Close-knit community
- Enormous living room
- In-house laundry
Location
5311 Palmetto St, Houston, TX 77081, USA|Gulfton
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Property Overview
Situated in a close-knit community, the home features a fenced-in backyard and soaring ceilings, providing a spacious and inviting atmosphere. The enormous living room is complemented by massive storage options and the convenience of in-house laundry, making daily routines effortless. Ideal for those seeking a blend of comfort and practicality, this residence offers an appealing balance of desirable amenities.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- High school nearby
- Extra Storage
Great for
Wellness
Amenities for 5311 Palmetto St, Gulfton
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Ceiling Fan |
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
| Tile Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Oven |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 1+ month |
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About 5311 Palmetto St
With a minimum 2 year lease, call home this fantastic townhome hidden amongst the trees nestled right in the middle of Bellaire and Gulfton. A part of a close-knit community of 10 unique homes, this one features a private driveway up to your fenced-in backyard, or you can enter through your front door from a private walkway under a covered patio. This unique two-story townhome features slate flooring throughout and soaring ceilings. The first floor has a bedroom/flex space with massive storage opening to a cozy kitchen area with in-house laundry. This area can be a second bedroom or an enormous living room equipped with a full bathroom. Up the wooden banister stairs through classic stained windows, an open loft allows for a spacious bedroom. Be within minutes of everything, shopping, dining, entertainment, and major freeways. All appliances included. Pets on a case-by-case basis. Call us for more details.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 5311 Palmetto St, Houston, TX 77081, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 275 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Extra Storage
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Gulfton |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 77081 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Gulfton
1-bedroom apartments at 5311 Palmetto St cost about 58% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Houston.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Gulfton
Houston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,293 |
| October 2023 | $1,288 |
| November 2023 | $1,290 |
| December 2023 | $1,223 |
| January 2024 | $1,220 |
| February 2024 | $1,259 |
| March 2024 | $1,196 |
| April 2024 | $1,154 |
| May 2024 | $1,209 |
| June 2024 | $1,302 |
| July 2024 | $1,216 |
| August 2024 | $1,235 |
| September 2024 | $1,260 |
| October 2024 | $1,245 |
| November 2024 | $1,235 |
| December 2024 | $1,271 |
| January 2025 | $1,276 |
| February 2025 | $1,255 |
| March 2025 | $1,242 |
| April 2025 | $1,239 |
| May 2025 | $1,243 |
| June 2025 | $1,283 |
| July 2025 | $1,247 |
| August 2025 | $1,238 |
| September 2025 | $1,229 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $876 |
| October 2023 | $877 |
| November 2023 | $897 |
| December 2023 | $872 |
| January 2024 | $874 |
| February 2024 | $873 |
| March 2024 | $867 |
| April 2024 | $870 |
| May 2024 | $876 |
| June 2024 | $887 |
| July 2024 | $872 |
| August 2024 | $888 |
| September 2024 | $894 |
| October 2024 | $876 |
| November 2024 | $870 |
| December 2024 | $877 |
| January 2025 | $872 |
| February 2025 | $895 |
| March 2025 | $900 |
| April 2025 | $894 |
| May 2025 | $904 |
| June 2025 | $896 |
| July 2025 | $918 |
| August 2025 | $919 |
| September 2025 | $917 |
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Can I afford to live at 5311 Palmetto St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$58,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $58,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,450.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $1,700 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,300 | 1 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,495 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 4 years ago | $1,595 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,395 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,695 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $1,395 | 1 bed | 1.5 bath |
Schools near 5311 Palmetto St
Cunningham Elementary School
5100 gulfton st
houston, TX, 77081
PK, K-5Public
B
Gabriela Mistral Center For Early Childhood
6203 jessamine
houston, TX, 77081
PK, KPublic
B
Soar Center
4400 w 18th st
houston, TX, 77027
PK, K-12Public
R.D.S.P.D.
4040 w fuqua
houston, TX, 77045
PK, K-4Public
MLK Early Childhood Center
3930 w fuqua
houston, TX, 77045
PK, KPublic
B+
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Neighborhood
Gulfton | Houston, TX
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Houston near 5311 Palmetto St
Walking
8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 5311 Palmetto St, Houston
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
Other units at this address
5311 Palmetto St, Houston, TX
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2 Beds
2 Baths
$1,395
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2 Beds
2 Baths
$1,595
Air Conditioning • Dishwasher • Ceiling Fan • Hardwood Floor • In-Unit Laundry
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