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Highlights
Zero Deposit
Pet Friendly
- Open kitchen
- Breakfast bar
- Fireplace
- Community pool
- Cabinets
- Granite countertop space
Location
538 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77042, USA|Briarforest
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Property Overview
Located in a desirable area, this residence offers an open kitchen with a breakfast bar and granite countertop space, perfect for cooking enthusiasts. The inviting fireplace enhances the cozy atmosphere, while the community pool provides an attractive recreational option for residents. Additional cabinet storage adds practicality to daily living.
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- Images available
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 538 Wilcrest Dr, Briarforest
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet | Ceiling Fan |
| Fireplace | Granite Countertops |
| Tile Flooring | Wood Burning Fireplace |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Microwave |
| Range |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Community Pool | Swimming Pool |
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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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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About 538 Wilcrest Dr
Come see this 2 beds 2.5 baths beauty in a great community with controlled access!!! Its open kitchen overlooks the large dining and living combo. The kitchen also features plenty of cabinets and granite countertop space as well as a lovely breakfast bar. Nice amount of natural sunlight throughout your house. The open living room has a fireplace, quite convenient for those cold winter days. 2 Great sized bedrooms with plenty of closet space AND the doors are MIRRORS!! There's also this stylish master bathroom with granite countertops! Another great amenity is that you can also enjoy the community pool! WHY WAIT? APPLY NOW! **Our property offers deposit-free leasing using Obligo Billing Authorization Technology (for qualified renters). Available with no security deposit with Obligo!** **Provide 3 months proof of income in the application, copies of Social Security cards & Driver's license.** $65 APPLICATION FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE Processing Fee: $225 Monthly Preferred Tenant Program: $40.95 (Renter's Insurance included) Pet policy: Case by case Pet deposit: $300 per pet Monthly pet fee: $25 per pet Real Property Management Preferred P (832) 410-4627 | F 877.699.6913
538 Wilcrest Dr is great for:
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 538 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77042, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 652 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Briarforest |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 77042 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Briarforest
2-bedroom apartments at 538 Wilcrest Dr cost about 40% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Houston.
Median rents as of Jan 17 2026.
Briarforest
Houston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,604 |
| March 2024 | $1,498 |
| April 2024 | $1,454 |
| May 2024 | $1,539 |
| June 2024 | $1,632 |
| July 2024 | $1,541 |
| August 2024 | $1,548 |
| September 2024 | $1,580 |
| October 2024 | $1,584 |
| November 2024 | $1,553 |
| December 2024 | $1,583 |
| January 2025 | $1,606 |
| February 2025 | $1,588 |
| March 2025 | $1,576 |
| April 2025 | $1,518 |
| May 2025 | $1,497 |
| June 2025 | $1,502 |
| July 2025 | $1,495 |
| August 2025 | $1,487 |
| September 2025 | $1,494 |
| October 2025 | $1,487 |
| November 2025 | $1,481 |
| December 2025 | $1,496 |
| January 2026 | $1,498 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,290 |
| March 2024 | $1,190 |
| April 2024 | $1,160 |
| May 2024 | $1,269 |
| June 2024 | $1,311 |
| July 2024 | $1,325 |
| August 2024 | $1,311 |
| September 2024 | $1,334 |
| October 2024 | $1,356 |
| November 2024 | $1,276 |
| December 2024 | $1,279 |
| January 2025 | $1,269 |
| February 2025 | $1,292 |
| March 2025 | $1,272 |
| April 2025 | $1,256 |
| May 2025 | $1,249 |
| June 2025 | $1,283 |
| July 2025 | $1,308 |
| August 2025 | $1,299 |
| September 2025 | $1,336 |
| October 2025 | $1,375 |
| November 2025 | $1,306 |
| December 2025 | $1,308 |
| January 2026 | $1,296 |
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Can I afford to live at 538 Wilcrest Dr?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $72,400 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,810.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last month | $1,900 | 2 bed | 3 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,295 | 2 bed | 2.5 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $1,295 | 2 bed | 2.5 bath |
Schools near 538 Wilcrest Dr
Askew Elementary School
11200 wood lodge dr
houston, TX, 77077
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
Briarforest | Houston, TX
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Houston near 538 Wilcrest Dr
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 538 Wilcrest Dr, Houston
Groceries
5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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