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Highlights

  • Rent Special
  • Pet Friendly
  • Contemporary amenities
  • Cozy home
  • Nearby shopping
  • Floor plan designs

Location

7001 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77081, USA|Gulfton
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Management

INDUS MANAGEMENT GROUP

Leasing office

(844) 326-6607 ext. 8615

Open 

8:30 am–5:30 pm CT

Property Overview

Santa Monica scores strongly overall, with an 8.4 Zumper Expert Rating and especially strong marks for price, location, and trustworthiness. It offers contemporary amenities, cozy home features, nearby shopping, and floor plan designs, while also standing out for value for money, 25 photos, and convenient access to pet services and nearby schools.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Santa Monica is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Santa Monica 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

  • Less expensive
  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

HStudio1 bath500 sqft$601–$742 /mo
A1 bed1 bath704 sqft$647–$916 /mo
A11 bed1 bath648 sqft$786 /mo1 unit available
B1 bed1 bath900 sqft$932–$1,082 /mo
C2 bed1 bath900 sqft$996 /mo1 unit available
D2 bed1 bath960 sqft$1,166 /mo1 unit available
E2 bed2 bath960 sqft$1,172–$1,277 /mo
F3 bed2 bath1,410 sqft$1,442–$1,512 /mo
I3 bed2 bath1,050 sqft$1,482–$1,532 /mo
G3 bed2.5 bath1,408 sqft$1,632–$1,647 /mo

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Amenities for Santa Monica

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Garage Parking

Other

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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

Application Fee

Per-applicant. Application Fee.

$45

Administrative Fee

One-time. Administrative Fee.

$55

REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

Contact Property

Trash Reimbursement

Monthly. Trash Charges.

$15

Pest Control Reimbursement

Monthly. Pest Control Charges.

$6

OPTIONAL FEES

Parking Policy

Other

Excluded Parking Spaces - Parking.

Excluded Parking Spaces - Parking

Excluded Parking Spaces - Parking

Monthly. 2 excluded parking spaces - parkings max.

$45

Rentable Parking Spaces - Parking

Rentable Parking Spaces - Parking

Monthly. 2 rentable parking spaces - parkings max.

$45

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

Cat

Cat - Pet Fees Or Charges

One-time. 2 cats max. Non Refundable Pet Fee - Cat.

$150

Dog

Dog - Pet Fees Or Charges

One-time. 2 dogs max. Non Refundable Pet Fee - Dog.

$150

Pet

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 pets max. Pet Rent - Cat.

$15

SITUATIONAL FEES

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Building details

Property details

Year built1962
Units168
Lease terms6–13 months

About Santa Monica

HomeApartments in HoustonGulfton Santa Monica

If you are searching for Houston apartments set in an urban environment that feels like a cozy home, there's no need to look any further. The Santa Monica Apartments have what you are looking for. We offer floor plan designs to suit your needs, contemporary amenities, and a location with nearby shopping, notable schools, popular restaurants, and beautiful parks.


Year Built: 1962

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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Santa Monica is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica
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.
Santa Monica 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, Santa Monica 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.
Santa Monica 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 Monica 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.

Santa Monica is great for:

Pet owners

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

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 Monica compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.6 miles away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

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Rent trends in Gulfton

Studio apartments at Santa Monica cost about 8% less than the average rent price for studios in Gulfton.

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 4% higher than 1-bedrooms in Gulfton.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Santa Monica to be 3% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Gulfton.

3-bedroom apartments at Santa Monica cost about 18% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Gulfton.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Gulfton
Houston
A table of studio rental data trends in Houston
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,357
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
December 2025$1,338
January 2026$1,348
February 2026$1,349
March 2026$1,310
April 2026$1,310
May 2026$1,145
June 2026$998
July 2026$1,014
August 2026$1,018
September 2026$1,006
October 2026$1,080
A table of studio rental data trends in Gulfton
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$712
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
December 2025$820
January 2026$811
February 2026$812
March 2026$781
April 2026$790
May 2026$785
June 2026$733
July 2026$800
August 2026$788
September 2026$737
October 2026$734

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 7001 Hillcroft Ave?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$24,040/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $24,040 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $601.
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Schools near Santa Monica

Gabriela Mistral Center For Early Childhood

6203 jessamine

houston, TX, 77081

PK, KPublic
B

Braeburn Elementary School

5550 pine st

houston, TX, 77081

PK, K-5Public
C

Mark White Elementary School

2515 old farm rd

houston, TX, 77063

PK, K-5Public
B-

Sheldon Lake Elementary School

13002 sheldon community dr

houston, TX, 77044

1-5Public
C+

NEW PRE-K CENTER

10807 boone loop rd

houston, TX, 77099

PKPublic
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Getting around Houston near 7001 Hillcroft Ave

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

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 7001 Hillcroft Ave, Houston

Groceries

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

Shopping

8/10
Variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

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

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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