713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
Urban Palms Review
Here's our honest take on Urban Palms — 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
Urban Palms is an apartment community in Sharpstown/Westwood, built in 1977 with 664 units. Current pricing runs 1 bd from $659, 2 bd from $970. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Pricing & floorplans
1 bd
$659 from
575–850 sq ft
2 bd
$970 from
845–1206 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1x1 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 575 | — | $659–$675 |
| 1x1½ TH 1 bd / 1.5 ba▾ view layout | 850 | — | $793 |
| 2x1 2 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 845 | Full connections | $970 |
| 2x2 2 bd / 2 ba▾ view layout | 975 | Full connections | $1,021 |
| 2x2½ TH fp 2 bd / 2.5 ba▾ view layout | 1206 | Full connections | $1,096 |
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
8701 Town Park Dr, 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 $659
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Older build (1977) — ask about renovation status on the specific unit you're quoted
- –Plan for upfront fees: $50 application fee + $200 admin fee — have them ready so nothing slows your application down
The fine print
Fees & deposit
- Deposit: based on credit
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $200
Utilities
Rent Plus electric, water, gas, trash
Location
8701 Town Park Dr, Houston, TX · Sharpstown/Westwood
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Urban Palms: your questions, answered
How much is rent at Urban Palms?
1 bd units start around $659/mo; 2 bd units start around $970/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 Urban Palms?
Deposit: based on credit. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $200. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is Urban Palms located?
8701 Town Park Dr, Houston, TX, in the Sharpstown/Westwood area of Houston.
How do I tour Urban Palms with 713 APTS?
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