713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
Ranchwood Review
Here's our honest take on Ranchwood — 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
Ranchwood is an apartment community in Almeda/South Main, built in 1979 with 224 units. Current pricing runs Studio from $804, 1 bd from $944, 2 bd from $994. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Pricing & floorplans
Studio
$804 from
502 sq ft
1 bd
$944 from
602 sq ft
2 bd
$994 from
756 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba | 502 | $804 |
| 1 Bedroom 1 bd / 1 ba | 602 | $944 |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 bd / 1 ba | 756 | $994–$1,014 |
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
5251 Gasmer Dr, 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 $804
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Older build (1979) — ask about renovation status on the specific unit you're quoted
- –Plan for upfront fees: $50 application fee + $150 admin fee — have them ready so nothing slows your application down
The fine print
Fees & deposit
- Deposit: $100–$200
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $150
Utilities
Rent Plus electric, water, gas, trash
Location
5251 Gasmer Dr, Houston, TX · Almeda/South Main
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Ranchwood: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Ranchwood?
Studio units start around $804/mo; 1 bd units start around $944/mo; 2 bd units start around $994/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 Ranchwood?
Deposit: $100–$200. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $150. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Ranchwood located?
5251 Gasmer Dr, Houston, TX, in the Almeda/South Main area of Houston.
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