713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
Royal Palms East Review
Here's our honest take on Royal Palms East — 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
Royal Palms East is an apartment community in U of H/I-45 South, built in 1962 with 126 units. Current pricing runs 1 bd from $1,025, 2 bd from $1,176. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$1,025 from
636 sq ft
2 bd
$1,176 from
833 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom 1 bd / 1 ba | 636 | $1,025 |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 bd / 1 ba | 833 | $1,176 |
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
5601 Royal Palms, 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 $1,025
- +Smaller community (126 units) — quieter than the mega-complexes
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Older build (1962) — ask about renovation status on the specific unit you're quoted
The fine print
Fees & deposit
- Deposit: based on income
Utilities
Rent Plus electric, gas
Location
5601 Royal Palms, Houston, TX · U of H/I-45 South
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Royal Palms East: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Royal Palms East?
1 bd units start around $1,025/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,176/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 Royal Palms East?
Deposit: based on income. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Royal Palms East located?
5601 Royal Palms, Houston, TX, in the U of H/I-45 South area of Houston.
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