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Highlights
- Onsite laundry facilities
- On-call maintenance
- Dedicated dog park
- Comfortable living
Location
1610 W Blum St, Alvin, TX 77511, USA
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Property Overview
Cottages at Blum offers strong overall value with an 8.5/10 Zumper Expert Rating, supported by excellent scores for price, amenities, and location. It features on-call maintenance, onsite laundry, a dedicated dog park, and comfortable living, while nearby grocery and school access plus local pet services add convenience and appeal.
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.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Middle school nearby
- More space
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 845 sqft | $850 /mo | 1 unit available | Cottages at Blum in Alvin, TX offers a well-appointed one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with convenient onsite amenities designed to simplify daily life. Residents benefit from an onsite office and on-call maintenance for prompt assistance, onsite laundry facilities, and free parking. Pet owners will appreciate the dedicated dog park, and flexible split-pay options are available for rent payment convenience. Located in Alvin, this community provides practical features to support comfortable living. |
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Amenities for Cottages at Blum
Building
| Dogs OK |
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
Cat Policy
Not allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 6 |
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About Cottages at Blum
Cottages at Blum in Alvin, TX offers a well-appointed one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with convenient onsite amenities designed to simplify daily life. Residents benefit from an onsite office and on-call maintenance for prompt assistance, onsite laundry facilities, and free parking. Pet owners will appreciate the dedicated dog park, and flexible split-pay options are available for rent payment convenience. Located in Alvin, this community provides practical features to support comfortable living.
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, Cottages at Blum is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cottages at Blum 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·10A 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.
Cottages at Blum offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Cottages at Blum is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Cottages at Blum 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 Cottages at Blum 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.
Cottages at Blum 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.
Cottages at Blum 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 Cottages at Blum compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.9 miles away
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 183 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
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Rent trends in Alvin
1-bedroom apartments at Cottages at Blum cost about 2% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Alvin.
Median rents as of Oct 12 2025.
Alvin
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | $790 |
| April 2025 | $790 |
| May 2025 | $790 |
| September 2025 | $700 |
| October 2025 | $700 |
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Can I afford to live at 1610 W Blum St?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$34,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $850.
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Schools near Cottages at Blum
Melba Passmore Elementary School
600 e kost rd
alvin, TX, 77511
PK, K-5Public
B+
Alvin Head Start
1019 house st
alvin, TX, 77511
PKPublic
Bob & Betty Nelson Elementary School
14400 county rd 185
alvin, TX, 77511
PK, K-5Public
B
Campbell Elementary School
6605 w league city pkwy
league city, TX, 77573
PK, K-5Public
A
Louis G. Lobit Elementary School
1251 w fm 517
league city, TX, 77573
PK, K-4Public
B+
Neighborhood
Getting around Alvin near 1610 W Blum St
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Points of interest for 1610 W Blum St, Alvin
Groceries
1/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk
Parks
5/10
Limited amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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