713 APTS review · Updated October 2026
The Rice Apartments Review
Here's our honest take on The Rice: 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.
The quick take
The Rice is an apartment community in Downtown, built in 1913 with 310 units. Current pricing ranges from $1,025 for studio to $4,505 for 3 bd. The community is currently advertising: 6wks free w/12+mo on on sel units. See what we like, what we would flag, and the questions worth asking before you tour.
Market context: starting prices across the 30 Downtown communities we track typically run $1,202–$1,555, and The Rice's $1,025 starting price sits under that range.
Current special
🎉 6 weeks free with a 12+ month lease on select units
Pricing & floorplans
Studio
$1,025 from
233 sq ft
1 bd
$1,466 from
573–1519 sq ft
2 bd
$1,700 from
1132–2044 sq ft
3 bd
$4,505 from
2366 sq ft
27 units on file · 18 listed as available now
Unit details and move-in dates on file.
Community availability checked today. Units move fast; register and we'll confirm what's still open.
| Unit | Sq ft | Move-in on file | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1317 S1A-ER - Modern · Studio / 1 ba | 508 | Now | $1,246 |
| #0508 S1A-F-GR - Modern · Studio / 1 ba | 526 | Now | $1,258 |
| #0708 S1A-F-GR - Modern · Studio / 1 ba | 526 | Now | $1,298 |
| #1606 S1A-H-GR - Modern · Studio / 1 ba | 549 | Now | $1,401 |
| #0610 L1A-J-GR - Modern · 1 bd / 1 ba | 833 | Now | $1,747 |
| #0701 L1A-M-GR - Modern · 1 bd / 1 ba | 891 | Now | $1,753 |
| #1010 L1A-J-GR - Modern · 1 bd / 1 ba | 833 | Now | $1,832 |
| #0315 L1A-OR - Traditional · 1 bd / 1 ba | 1106 | Now | $1,859 |
| #1209 L1A-J-GR - Modern · 1 bd / 1 ba | 833 | Now | $1,873 |
| #1309 L1A-J-GR - Modern · 1 bd / 1 ba | 833 | Now | $1,889 |
| #0312 L2C-AR - Traditional · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1187 | Now | $1,890 |
| #0820 L2A-A - Vintage · 1 bd / 1 ba | 1132 | Now | $1,904 |
| #1301 L1A-M-GR - Modern · 1 bd / 1 ba | 891 | Now | $1,954 |
| #1319 L2A-A-GR - Modern · 2 bd / 1 ba | 1132 | Now | $2,036 |
| #1114 L2C-BR - Traditional · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1217 | Now | $2,064 |
| #1514 L2C-B-GR - Modern · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1217 | Now | $2,279 |
| #0619 L1A-U-GR - Modern · 1 bd / 1 ba | 1414 | Now | $2,339 |
| #1712 P1A-VR - Traditional · 1 bd / 1 ba | 2040 | Now | $2,964 |
| #1611 S1A-I-GR - Modern · Studio / 1 ba | 561 | Nov 4 | $1,507 |
| #0906 L1A-I-GR - Modern · 1 bd / 1 ba | 822 | Nov 10 | $1,790 |
| #1414 L2C-B-GR - Modern · 2 bd / 2 ba | 1217 | Nov 14 | $2,277 |
| #1316 S1A-D-GR - Modern · Studio / 1 ba | 485 | Dec 23 | $1,396 |
| #1711 P1A-G - Modern · 1 bd / 1 ba | 843 | Dec 24 | $1,812 |
| #1217 S1A-E-GR - Modern · Studio / 1 ba | 508 | Jan 2 | $1,377 |
| #1517 S1A-E-GR - Modern · Studio / 1 ba | 508 | Jan 2 | $1,437 |
| #1501 L1A-M - Vintage · 1 bd / 1 ba | 891 | Jan 19 | $1,968 |
| #0801 L1A-M-GR - Modern · 1 bd / 1 ba | 891 | Feb 11 | $1,828 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba | 233 | *Full/Stk conn/machines | $1,025–$2,233 |
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba | 573 | *Full/Stk conn/machines | $1,466–$2,360 |
| 1x1 loft 1 bd / 1 ba | 729 | *Full/Stk conn/machines | $1,528–$3,980 |
| 1x2 1 bd / 2 ba | 1519 | *Full/Stk conn/machines | $2,669 |
| 2x1 2 bd / 1 ba | 1132 | *Full/Stk conn/machines | $1,700–$2,854 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba | 1187 | *Full/Stk conn/machines | $2,152–$2,671 |
| 2x1 loft 2 bd / 1 ba | 1550 | *Full/Stk conn/machines | $2,574–$3,501 |
| 2x2½ loft 2 bd / 2.5 ba | 2044 | *Full/Stk conn/machines | $3,070–$3,335 |
| 2x2 loft 2 bd / 2 ba | 1556 | *Full/Stk conn/machines | $3,136–$4,445 |
| 3x2 3 bd / 2 ba | 2366 | *Full/Stk conn/machines | $4,505 |
Pricing checked October 25, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily. Treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
909 Texas, 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 $1,025
- +Managed by Greystar, so you know who runs the place before you tour
📝 Questions to ask on your tour
- 1.Fees listed here: $85 application fee + $250 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 $1,000+. 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 Rice, not to 713 APTS.
- Deposit: $1,000+
- Application fee: $85
- Admin fee: $250
Utilities
Rent + electric, water, trash
Location
909 Texas, Houston, TX · Downtown
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The Rice: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Rice?
Studio units start around $1,025/mo; 1 bd units start around $1,466/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,700/mo; 3 bd units start around $4,505/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 Rice?
Deposit: $1,000+. Application fee: $85. Admin fee: $250. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Rice located?
909 Texas, Houston, TX, in the Downtown area of Houston.
Does The Rice have any specials right now?
6wks free w/12+mo on on sel units. Specials rotate — register with 713 APTS and we'll confirm what's active today.
How do I tour The Rice 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?
When you register with 713 APTS, your locator receives your information (beds, budget, move-in date) as a guest card and handles registration with the leasing office before you tour. When you tour and apply, make sure to list 713 APTS as your referral source, that's what earns you your rewards.
What happens when I click register?
Your locator receives your details and handles registration with the leasing office. Check your Tours page for the latest status before you visit.
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