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7525 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77081, USA|Gulfton
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Property Overview
Santa Lucia presents a strong rental opportunity, earning a Zumper expert rating of 8.5 out of 10, reflecting a solid appeal to renters. It features competitive pricing, exceptional amenities, and a prime location, all scoring impressively high. With notable transparency in its description, potential renters can trust the information provided, further enhancing the property's attractiveness.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
More space- Less expensive
- Elementary school nearby
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 705 sqft | $820–$900 /mo | 17 units available | ||
| 2BR/2.0BA | 2 bed | 2 bath | 1,075 sqft | $1,300 /mo | 9 units available |
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Amenities for Santa Lucia
Apartment Amenities
| Electricity | Water |
Appliances
| Cooking Range | Refrigerator |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
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
Building details
Property details
| Units | 60 |
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About Santa Lucia
Santa Lucia cost $820–$1,300 per month. A couple amenities for this apartment building include but are not limited to: on-site laundry. Located at 7525 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77081, USA, Santa Lucia has 1 — 2 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 2 bedrooms in Houston, renting an apartment at Santa Lucia is 13% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Houston include but are not limited to: 2601 Gramercy St, 10225 Bissonnet St, 12500 Dunlap St, 3833 Cummins St
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 GoodWith a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Santa Lucia is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Santa Lucia has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
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.
Santa Lucia 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.
Santa Lucia goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cooking range. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Santa Lucia 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.
Santa Lucia 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 Santa Lucia 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.
Santa Lucia 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.
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 Santa Lucia compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 88 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Gulfton
1-bedroom apartments here are priced 11% lower than 1-bedrooms in Gulfton.
If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Santa Lucia to be 12% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Gulfton.
Median rents as of Oct 11 2025.
Gulfton
Houston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $1,350 |
| November 2023 | $1,336 |
| December 2023 | $1,307 |
| 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 | $1,395 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $740 |
| November 2023 | $737 |
| December 2023 | $742 |
| 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 | $801 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 7525 Hillcroft Ave?
Bedrooms
Rent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$32,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $32,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $820.
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Schools near Santa Lucia
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 7525 Hillcroft Ave
Walking
7/10
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
6/10
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 7525 Hillcroft Ave, Houston
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk
Shopping
8/10
Several 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
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
8/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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