713 APTS review · Updated September 2026
The Carlton Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on The Carlton: current pricing, real fees, what we like, and the questions worth asking on your tour. Reviewed by 713 APTS, Houston apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour.
Photos provided by the community. Finishes and features can vary by unit, so confirm the exact apartment on your tour.
The quick take
The Carlton is an apartment community in Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U, built in 1993 with 222 units. Current pricing ranges from $1,285 for 1 bd to $1,909 for 1 bd. The community is currently advertising: 4wks free w/12+mo. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 69 Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U communities we track typically run $1,175–$1,601, and The Carlton's $1,285 starting price sits inside that range.
Current special
🎉 4wks free w/12+mo
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$1,285 from
713–1108 sq ft
2 bd
$1,519 from
1193–1415 sq ft
30 units on file · 26 listed as available now
Unit details and move-in dates on file.
Latest successful availability check: August 20. Ask us to verify what's open.
| Unit | Sq ft | Move-in on file | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| #6203 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 780 | Now | $1,274 |
| #4204 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 780 | Now | $1,299 |
| #3107 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 826 | Now | $1,325 |
| #6103 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 780 | Now | $1,332 |
| #7101 A6 · 2 bd / 1 ba | 1045 | Now | $1,404 |
| #4102 A4 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 884 | Now | $1,474 |
| #5103 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 826 | Now | $1,503 |
| #4107 B1 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1193 | Now | $1,531 |
| #8306 A7 · 2 bd / 1 ba | 1108 | Now | $1,549 |
| #8202 B3 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1332 | Now | $1,632 |
| #7106 B3 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1332 | Now | $1,690 |
| #8205 B3 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1332 | Now | $1,690 |
| #8310 B6 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1415 | Now | $1,803 |
| #4312 B2 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1258 | Now | $1,809 |
| #6305 B2 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1258 | Now | $1,863 |
| #9202 B3 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1332 | Now | $1,928 |
| #8105 B3 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1332 | Now | $1,953 |
| #5107 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 826 | Now | $1,325 |
| #6201 B2 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1258 | Now | $1,596 |
| #4209 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 713 | Now | $1,322 |
| #8103 B3 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1332 | Now | $1,672 |
| #6304 B2 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1258 | Now | $1,848 |
| #6306 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 780 | Now | $1,279 |
| #4309 A2 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 780 | Now | $1,336 |
| #2308 B2 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1258 | Now | $1,650 |
| #5204 B4 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1353 | Now | $1,687 |
| #5102 A3 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 826 | Sep 26 | $1,381 |
| #9210 A1 · 1 bd / 1 ba | 713 | Oct 19 | $1,248 |
| #2108 B1 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1193 | Dec 1 | $1,631 |
| #2208 B1 · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1193 | Dec 19 | $1,527 |
Underlined units link to their floorplan page — the others don't have a plan diagram from the community yet. Ask us and we'll chase it down.
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 713 | Full machines | $1,285 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 780 | Full machines | $1,285 |
| 1x1 loft fp 1 bd / 1 ba | 1041 | Full machines | $1,358 |
| 1x1 *fp 1 bd / 1 ba | 826 | Full machines | $1,383 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 884 | Full machines | $1,419 |
| 1x1 den fp 1 bd / 1 ba | 1108 | Full machines | $1,586 |
| 1x1 den 1 bd / 1 ba | 1045 | Full machines | $1,909 |
| 2x2 fp 2 bd / 2 ba | 1193 | Full machines | $1,519 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1258 | Full machines | $1,616 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1332 | Full machines | $1,691 |
| 2x2 den fp 2 bd / 2 ba | 1353 | Full machines | $1,711 |
| 2x2 fp 2 bd / 2 ba | 1415 | Full machines | $1,757 |
| 2x2 den 2 bd / 2 ba | 1403 | Full machines | $1,854 |
Pricing checked September 13, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily — treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
3805 W Alabama 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
- +Standouts here: a pool, a fitness center, and gated entry
- +Genuinely budget-friendly: listed pricing starts around $1,285
- +Managed by R P M Living, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $60 application fee + $200 admin fee. Ask if either is waived or credited right now, and whether the admin fee is refundable if you are not approved.
- 2.The deposit is listed as $400+. Ask for your total move-in number in writing: deposit, fees, first month, and any required renters insurance.
- 3.Which lease lengths get the best rate? The same unit can price very differently at 6, 12, or 15 months, so have them run a couple of options.
- 4.Electric, water, trash are added on top of the rent price. Ask which utilities you set up yourself and what they run in an average month.
- 5.Is the exact unit you were quoted ready by your move-in date, and how long will they hold it while you decide?
The fine print
Community fees & deposit
Paid to The Carlton, not to 713 APTS.
- Deposit: $400+
- Application fee: $60
- Admin fee: $200
Utilities
Rent + electric, water, trash
Location
3805 W Alabama St, Houston, TX · Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U
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The Carlton: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Carlton?
1 bd units start around $1,285/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,519/mo. Pricing changes daily, so register with 713 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at The Carlton?
Deposit: $400+. Application fee: $60. Admin fee: $200. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Carlton located?
3805 W Alabama St, Houston, TX, in the Highland Village/Upper Kirby/West U area of Houston.
Does The Carlton have any specials right now?
4wks free w/12+mo. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour The Carlton with 713 APTS?
Sign up and hit "Register me at this property." Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour, with 713 APTS as your referral source. Check your Tours page for the latest status, and your locator can confirm today's pricing and specials for you.
What does registering mean?
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