713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
The Block At Montrose Review
Here's our honest take on The Block At Montrose — 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
The Block At Montrose is an apartment community in Montrose/Museum/Midtown, built in 1958 with 62 units. Current pricing runs Studio from $875, 1 bd from $825, 2 bd from $1,150, 3 bd from $1,200. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Pricing & floorplans
Studio
$875 from
600 sq ft
1 bd
$825 from
500 sq ft
2 bd
$1,150 from
1000 sq ft
3 bd
$1,200 from
1200 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba | 600 | *Stacked conn/machines | $875 |
| 1 Bedroom Townhomes 1 bd / 1 ba | 500 | *Stacked conn/machines | $825–$1,075 |
| 2 Bedrooms 2 bd / 1 ba | 1000 | Full machines | $1,150 |
| 3 Bedrooms 3 bd / 1 ba | 1200 | Full machines | $1,200 |
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
1508 California St, Houston, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Full-size washer/dryer in unit
- +Genuinely budget-friendly — pricing starts around $825
- +Smaller community (62 units) — quieter than the mega-complexes
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Older build (1958) — 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: $500+
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $150
Utilities
Rent Plus electric, water, gas, trash
Location
1508 California St, Houston, TX · Montrose/Museum/Midtown
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The Block At Montrose: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Block At Montrose?
Studio units start around $875/mo; 1 bd units start around $825/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,150/mo; 3 bd units start around $1,200/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 The Block At Montrose?
Deposit: $500+. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $150. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Block At Montrose located?
1508 California St, Houston, TX, in the Montrose/Museum/Midtown area of Houston.
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