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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 

Monday 9:00 am–5:00 pm CT

Property Overview

This Santa Monica property offers contemporary amenities and a cozy atmosphere, highlighted by a competitive price rating of 9/10 reflecting excellent value. With a strong expert rating of 8.1, it features an impressive array of amenities and an unparalleled location rated 9/10 for convenience to local attractions. Additionally, it supports pet friendliness with several nearby services, making it an attractive option for a variety of renters.

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

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 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
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

HStudio1 bath500 sqft$680 /mo1 unit available
A1 bed1 bath704 sqft$887–$912 /mo3 units available
A11 bed1 bath648 sqft$887–$962 /mo
B1 bed1 bath736 sqft$1,042 /mo1 unit available
C2 bed1 bath848+ sqft$1,277–$1,317 /mo2 units available
D2 bed1 bath960 sqft$1,307–$1,397 /mo
E2 bed2 bath960 sqft$1,364–$1,567 /mo
F3 bed2 bath1,410 sqft$1,692–$1,747 /mo
I3 bed2 bath1,050 sqft$1,852–$1,897 /mo
G3 bed2.5 bath1,408 sqft$1,882–$1,892 /mo

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Amenities for Santa Monica

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

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 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2
Fee$150
Monthly Rent$30

Cat policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2
Fee$150
Monthly Rent$30

Bird policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2
Fee$150
Monthly Rent$30

Fish policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2
Fee$150
Monthly Rent$30

Other policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2
Fee$150
Monthly Rent$30

Reptile policy

Allowed 
Breed restrictionsYes
Limit2
Fee$150
Monthly Rent$30

Please call our Leasing Office for complete Pet Policy information.

Breed restrictions include:

2 pet limit per apartment. 70 lbs. weight limit. No exotic or poisonous pet. No aggressive breeds. Pets are 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

Year built1962
Units168
Lease terms6–13 months
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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.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 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·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 Monica 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·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

  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet grooming service 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 Santa Monica compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
Studio units are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
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Rent trends in Gulfton

Studio apartments at Santa Monica cost about 15% 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 18% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Gulfton.

3-bedroom apartments at Santa Monica cost about 24% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Gulfton.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Gulfton
Houston
A table of studio rental data trends in Houston
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,192
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$1,350
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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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$27,200/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $27,200 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $680.
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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

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 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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