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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly

Location

5900 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77081, USA|Gulfton
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Management

INDUS MANAGEMENT GROUP

Leasing office

(844) 329-3493 ext. 5036

Open today 

9:00 am–5:00 pm CT

Property Overview

The Ellis Apartments receive a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.5, indicating a desirable option for renters. With a price rating of 9 and an amenities rating of 10, the property demonstrates an excellent value and an impressive array of features. Its location rating of 9 reflects unmatched convenience, while a trustworthiness rating of 8 ensures transparency and reliability, complemented by proximity to high-quality schools and pet-friendly resources nearby.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 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 Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Holly1 bed1 bath721 sqft$914–$959 /mo3 units available
Cypress1 bed1 bath765 sqft$931–$1,006 /mo3 units available
Spruce1 bed1 bath610 sqft$1,002 /mo
Magnolia1 bed1 bath823 sqft$1,012–$1,047 /mo
Cedar1 bed1.5 bath678 sqft$1,052–$1,122 /mo
Willow2 bed1 bath1,145 sqft$1,068–$1,168 /mo
Oak2 bed1 bath987 sqft$1,117–$1,142 /mo3 units available
Fir2 bed1 bath810 sqft$1,127 /mo
Pine2 bed1 bath855 sqft$1,134 /mo
Cherry2 bed1 bath789 sqft$1,147 /mo
Hickory2 bed2 bath1,003 sqft$1,274 /mo1 unit available
Beech2 bed1 bath1,160 sqft$1,275 /mo
Boxwood2 bed1.5 bath1,179 sqft$1,322–$1,422 /mo
Walnut3 bed2 bath1,147 sqft$1,532–$1,662 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for The Ellis Apartments

Apartment Amenities

1st FloorCeramic Tile Bath 1
Ceramic Tile Bed 1Ceramic Tile Dining
Ceramic Tile HallwayCeramic Tile Kitchen
Ceramic Tile Living RoomGranite Countertops
Private PatioView
Wood Vinyl Dining Room

Appliances

White Appliances

Building

Cats OKClose to Laundry Room
Dogs OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Close To Parking

Neighborhood

Close to Playground

Other

Gatewise
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

Dog policy

Allowed 
Limit2
Fee$150
Monthly Rent$30

Cat policy

Allowed 
Limit2
Fee$150
Monthly Rent$30

2 pet limit per apartment. 70 lbs. weight limit. No exotic or poisonous pet. No aggressive breeds. Pets not allowed in amenity/office areas. Secure animals during service requests. All pets and service animals must be registered with the leasing office. See community policies for further information.

Required one-time fees

Security Deposit$0
Building details

Property details

Units294
Lease terms6–13 months
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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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 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 Amenities— 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·10A 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 stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
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·8A 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 level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Reviews from the web

Showing 8 highest rated

My air conditioning wasn't cooling over the weekend, heat was terrible . I requested a maintenance check thru my app. Monday morning my wife went to the office to double check request and even though the check list was full office manager set me up for same day . When I got home exhausted from work Ac was nice and cool . I appreciate. 3 years living at the Ellis Apartments been good for my family . Cool beans thanks

Ariel Martinez

Ariel Martinez

Aug 08, 2024

Friendly people who work in office. Ms. Martinez and Mrs. Dominguez are very friendly. Answer faster if need help. The maintenance guys are doing good job. Do work quickly if needed. Love to live here and stay here for long time. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽.

Joey Zapata

Joey Zapata

Feb 28, 2020

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The Ellis Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property

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

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 8% higher than 1-bedrooms in Gulfton.

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

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

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Gulfton
Houston
A table of studio rental data trends in Houston
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,250
October 2023$1,291
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$1,351
A table of studio rental data trends in Gulfton
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$740
October 2023$737
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

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Rent-to-income ratio

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,080 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,002.
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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 St

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 St, 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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