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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Friendly atmosphere
  • Comfortable homes

Location

8501 Broadway St, Houston, TX 77061, USA|Greater Hobby Area
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Management

Summit Property Management

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Leasing office

(713) 510-7634

Open 

8:30 am–5:30 pm CT

Property Overview

Altair Residences receives an impressive Zumper Expert Rating of 9.5 out of 10, reflecting its exceptional quality and trustworthiness, with a score of 9 out of 10 for transparency. It offers outstanding location and price ratings of 10 each, indicating excellent value and convenience. The property features a welcoming atmosphere and comfortable homes, complemented by a strong amenities rating of 8, making it a competitive option in the market.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.5
Excellent
Altair Residences is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive

Floor plans

A11 bed1 bath565 sqft$661 /mo3 units available
A21 bed1 bath623 sqft$685 /mo3 units available
A31 bed1 bath720 sqft$740 /mo3 units available
A3R21 bed1 bath700 sqft$740 /mo3 units available
B12 bed1 bath912 sqft$869 /mo3 units available
B22 bed2 bath964 sqft$938 /mo3 units available

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Amenities for Altair Residences

Building

Cats OKDogs 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.

$150–$250

OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit2
Breed restrictionsYes

With PetScreening’s Pet Profile, all of your pet’s information is at your fingertips in an easy to access digital space – Always there where you need it, when you need it. Please visit https://altairresidences.petscreening.com and set up a PetScreening profile.

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit2

Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 cats max. Fees paid to PetScreening: Household Pet - $25 per Pet Profile Assistance Animal – Free No Pet/Animal – Free Pet Qualifications Maximum 2 cats/dogs per apartment No aggressive breeds *breed restrictions Pet Fee: $400, additional pet $200 Monthly Pet Rent: $20 per pet.

$40

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$400

Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 2 dogs max. Fees paid to PetScreening: Household Pet - $25 per Pet Profile Assistance Animal – Free No Pet/Animal – Free Pet Qualifications Maximum 2 cats/dogs per apartment No aggressive breeds *breed restrictions Pet Fee: $400, additional pet $200 Monthly Pet Rent: $20 per pet.

$40

Pet Fee

One-time fee per pet.

$400

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Building details

Property details

Units328
Lease terms10–15 months
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About Altair Residences

HomeApartments in HoustonGreater Hobby Area Altair Residences

Welcome to a community designed for real life. Here, comfortable homes pair with thoughtful conveniences to make every day easier. Enjoy well-kept spaces, a friendly atmosphere, and a location that keeps you close to the things that matter most. It’s the kind of place where you can settle in, build your routine, and feel right at home — today and every day.


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.
9.5
/10
Excellent
Altair Residences is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Location, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Altair Residences
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.
Altair Residences 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, Altair Residences 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·10A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Altair Residences offers residents unparalleled convenience to popular points of interest, transportation, schools, and more, which provide an elevated quality of life. Communication with management is usually quick and easy, allowing for a more expedited application and renting process, saving you time and money.
Quality·10A 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.
Altair Residences has notable characteristics that give it an edge. It is a verified property that stands out from others nearby as an exceptional choice for renters looking for a specific lifestyle. Offering a combination of prestige, modernity, and tailored living experiences, residents can expect nothing short of excellence at Altair Residences.
Trustworthiness·9A 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.
Altair Residences has gone above and beyond to craft a useful, detailed description, demonstrating transparency and trustworthiness, and giving renters a clear picture of what to expect from the property and its management, so they can make an informed decision about whether the rental meets their needs.

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 Altair Residences compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in Greater Hobby Area

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 14% lower than 1-bedrooms in Greater Hobby Area.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Altair Residences to be 25% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Greater Hobby Area.

Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
Greater Hobby Area
Houston
A table of studio rental data trends in Houston
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,366
October 2025$1,394
November 2025$1,368
December 2025$1,338
January 2026$1,348
February 2026$1,349
A table of studio rental data trends in Greater Hobby Area
MonthMedian Rent
November 2025$825
December 2025$841

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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

$28,500/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $28,500 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $712.
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Schools near Altair Residences

Lewis Elementary School

6745 tipperary

houston, TX, 77061

PK, K-5Public
C

Bellfort Early Childhood Center

7647 bellfort

houston, TX, 77061

PK, KPublic
B

Galena Park ISD PEP Child Care Center

1906 2nd st

galena park, TX, 77547

PKPublic

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-
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Getting around Houston near 8501 Broadway St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

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 8501 Broadway St, Houston

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

3/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

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