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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Gated community
- Sizeable lush green space
Location
4137 Dover St, Houston, TX 77087, USA|Golfcrest
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Property Overview
Dover Place Apartments achieve a solid Zumper Expert Rating of 7.9, reflecting its competitive pricing and strong amenities. With a prime location score of 9, residents benefit from convenient access to various attractions and services. Notable features include a gated community and ample green space, while the property's high-quality ratings and a wealth of detailed visuals further enhance its appeal to prospective renters.
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
Less expensive- Images Available
Floor plans
| Dover Place Apartments - The Dover | 2 bed | 1 bath | 880 sqft | $1,065 /mo |
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Amenities for Dover Place Apartments
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Swimming Pool |
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 |
|---|
Cat policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Contact for more information on pet policy.
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About Dover Place Apartments
Welcome to Dover Apartments, a gated community of 2-bedroom affordable apartments for rent in South Houston, Texas. Hailed as a Blue Star Certified and Houston Apartment Association 2018 Property of the Year, our modern rentals enjoy sizeable lush, green space ideal for all types of recreations overlooking Sims Bayou. We are also only minutes away from Interstate 45, Loop 610, Beltway 8, and Houston Hobby Airport, so you can get where you need to be when you need to be. Call Dover Place Apartments today to schedule your personalized tour.
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.
7.9
/10
Very GoodDover Place Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Trustworthiness, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Dover Place Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in Golfcrest. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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, Dover Place Apartments 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.
Dover Place 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Dover Place Apartments to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.
Dover Place Apartments 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 Dover Place Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Golfcrest
2-bedroom apartments at Dover Place Apartments cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Golfcrest.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Golfcrest
Houston
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,293 |
| October 2023 | $1,288 |
| November 2023 | $1,290 |
| December 2023 | $1,223 |
| January 2024 | $1,220 |
| February 2024 | $1,259 |
| March 2024 | $1,196 |
| April 2024 | $1,154 |
| May 2024 | $1,209 |
| June 2024 | $1,302 |
| July 2024 | $1,216 |
| August 2024 | $1,235 |
| September 2024 | $1,260 |
| October 2024 | $1,245 |
| November 2024 | $1,235 |
| December 2024 | $1,271 |
| January 2025 | $1,276 |
| February 2025 | $1,255 |
| March 2025 | $1,242 |
| April 2025 | $1,239 |
| May 2025 | $1,243 |
| June 2025 | $1,283 |
| July 2025 | $1,247 |
| August 2025 | $1,238 |
| September 2025 | $1,229 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | $962 |
| January 2024 | $925 |
| July 2024 | $810 |
| August 2024 | $805 |
| September 2024 | $843 |
| October 2024 | $875 |
| July 2025 | $875 |
| August 2025 | $810 |
| September 2025 | $810 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 4137 Dover St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-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
$42,600/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,600 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,065.
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Schools near Dover Place Apartments
Park Place Elementary School
8235 park pl blvd
houston, TX, 77017
PK, K-5Public
B-
Community Services
1102 telephone rd
houston, TX, 77023
K-12Public
C+
Ninfa R. Laurenzo Early Childhood Center
205 n delmar
houston, TX, 77011
PK, KPublic
B-
MLK Early Childhood Center
3930 w fuqua
houston, TX, 77045
PK, KPublic
B+
R.D.S.P.D.
4040 w fuqua
houston, TX, 77045
PK, K-4Public
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Neighborhood
Golfcrest | Houston, TX
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Houston near 4137 Dover St
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 4137 Dover St, Houston
Groceries
5/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 15-to-20 minute walk.
Shopping
6/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.
Cafes
2/10
The closest café is within a 20-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
5/10
Several restaurants are within a short walk.
Primary schools
7/10
The closest elementary school is within a 10-to-15-minute walk.
High schools
2/10
The closest high school is within a 20-to-30-minute walk.
Parks
6/10
Few parks in the area.
Nightlife
2/10
The closest bar is within a 15-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.
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