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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Pet friendly community

Location

5900 Bissonnet Street, Houston, Texas 77081, United States|Gulfton
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Property Overview

The Ellis Apartments receive a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.3, indicating its appeal for renters. With competitive pricing, excellent amenities, and a prime location, it offers residents a balanced lifestyle enhanced by convenient access to services and outdoor spaces. Notably, its pet-friendly community and facilities for remote work further enrich the living experience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Ellis Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Ellis Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

9061 bed1 bath765 sqft$919 /mo
16021 bed1 bath721 sqft$920 /mo
17011 bed1 bath721 sqft$940 /mo
8241 bed1 bath765 sqft$954 /mo
9211 bed1 bath765 sqft$959 /mo
17051 bed1 bath721 sqft$975 /mo
20092 bed1 bath1,145 sqft$1,145 /mo
20052 bed1 bath1,145 sqft$1,165 /mo
22102 bed1 bath987 sqft$1,170 /mo
21012 bed1 bath987 sqft$1,210 /mo
21092 bed1 bath987 sqft$1,215 /mo
4082 bed2 bath1,003 sqft$1,244 /mo
5062 bed2 bath1,003 sqft$1,269 /mo
4142 bed2 bath1,003 sqft$1,284 /mo
2032 bed1 bath1,179 sqft$1,375 /mo
2062 bed1 bath1,179 sqft$1,395 /mo
3083 bed2 bath1,147 sqft$1,515 /mo
3033 bed2 bath1,147 sqft$1,660 /mo

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Amenities for The Ellis Apartments

Apartment Amenities

1st and 2nd Floor AvailabilityBalcony
CarpetGranite Countertop
Spacious 1, 2, and 3 Bedroom Floor PlansTile Floor
Tiled BacksplashesView
Walk-in Closet

Tech

Cable ReadyHigh-Speed Internet

Building

Cats OKClubhouse
Controlled AccessControlled Access Gates
Dogs OKLots of Natural Light
Onsite LaundryResidents Lounge
Water Fill Station and Vending Machine

Grounds

Assigned ParkingBarbecue
BBQ AreaCourtyard
Gated EntryGrilling Area
Outdoor SpacePet-Friendly Community
Playground

Services

On Call Maintenance

Other

Community FeesOne and Two Bedroom Options
Online PaymentsOnline Resident Portal
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

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

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About The Ellis Apartments

HomeApartments in HoustonGulfton The Ellis Apartments

The Ellis Apartments is a Houston Apartment located at 5900 Bissonnet St. The property features 1 - 3 BR rental units available starting at $919. Amenities include Dogs Ok, Cats Ok, Pet Friendly Community, and On-Site Laundry. Surface Parking parking available. Contact us for a showing.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, The Ellis Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Ellis Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated The Ellis Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
The Ellis Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
The Ellis Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Ellis Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
The Ellis Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While The Ellis Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The Ellis Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

The Ellis Apartments is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Common areas for meetings or remote work
  • 3 internet service provider options nearby
  • 1 office supply store within 1 mile

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 4 pet hospitals in the area
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby

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 The Ellis Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors
Walk-in closet
More closet space on average

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.3 mile away

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Rent trends in Gulfton

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 3% higher than 1-bedrooms in Gulfton.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at The Ellis Apartments to be 5% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Gulfton.

3-bedroom apartments at The Ellis Apartments cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Gulfton.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Gulfton
Houston
A table of studio rental data trends in Houston
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,300
January 2024$1,298
February 2024$1,300
March 2024$1,300
April 2024$1,300
May 2024$1,311
June 2024$1,348
July 2024$1,367
August 2024$1,366
September 2024$1,359
October 2024$1,346
November 2024$1,354
December 2024$1,368
January 2025$1,326
February 2025$1,248
March 2025$1,283
April 2025$1,328
May 2025$1,343
June 2025$1,386
July 2025$1,347
August 2025$1,316
September 2025$1,366
October 2025$1,394
November 2025$1,368
A table of studio rental data trends in Gulfton
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$752
January 2024$774
February 2024$782
March 2024$750
April 2024$718
May 2024$685
June 2024$690
August 2024$736
September 2024$748
October 2024$736
November 2024$706
December 2024$727
January 2025$754
February 2025$764
March 2025$769
April 2025$792
May 2025$792
June 2025$797
July 2025$796
August 2025$800
September 2025$799
October 2025$791
November 2025$793

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Rent-to-income ratio

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $37,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $940.
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Schools near The Ellis Apartments

Braeburn Elementary School

5550 pine st

houston, TX, 77081

PK, K-5Public
C

Gabriela Mistral Center For Early Childhood

6203 jessamine

houston, TX, 77081

PK, KPublic
B

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+

Soar Center

4400 w 18th st

houston, TX, 77027

PK, K-12Public
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Getting around Houston near 5900 Bissonnet Street

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 5900 Bissonnet Street, Houston

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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