713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
Altair Residences Review
Here's our honest take on Altair Residences — current pricing, real fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour. Reviewed by 713 APTS, Houston apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour so the community knows we sent you.
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The quick take
Altair Residences is an apartment community in U of H/I-45 South, built in 1976 with 328 units. Current pricing runs 1 bd from $679, 2 bd from $887. Right now the property is offering: 2mos free w/12+mo. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Current special
🎉 2mos free w/12+mo
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$679 from
565 sq ft
2 bd
$887 from
912–964 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 565 | $679–$950 |
| 2x1 2 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 912 | $887 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 964 | $956 |
Pricing checked July 7, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily — treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
8501 Broadway, Houston, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Genuinely budget-friendly — pricing starts around $679
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Older build (1976) — ask about renovation status on the specific unit you're quoted
- –Plan for upfront fees: $50 application fee + $100 admin fee — have them ready so nothing slows your application down
The fine print
Fees & deposit
- Deposit: $150+
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $100
Utilities
Rent Plus electric, water, gas
Location
8501 Broadway, Houston, TX · U of H/I-45 South
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Altair Residences: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Altair Residences?
1 bd units start around $679/mo; 2 bd units start around $887/mo. Pricing changes daily — register with 713 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at Altair Residences?
Deposit: $150+. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $100. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Altair Residences located?
8501 Broadway, Houston, TX, in the U of H/I-45 South area of Houston.
Does Altair Residences have any specials right now?
2mos free w/12+mo. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
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