4 weeks free ★ 5.0 Hanover Autry Park
811 Buffalo Park Dr · Hanover · Built 2021
$2,122 to $15,410
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High Rise Apartments in Montrose, Houston: 8 Towers from $1,159
Montrose and the Buffalo Bayou edge hold 8 tracked high rises, including three 2025 openings: Rone Residences, 1010 Waugh and Hanover Buffalo Bayou. Rents run from $1,159 at 230 West Alabama to $15,410 at Hanover Autry Park.
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High Rise Apartments in Montrose: What Trips Renters Up
A new tower rising next to your view off Westheimer
You pay a premium for a high floor facing the bayou or the skyline, then a crane appears on the lot next door a year later.
Houston has no zoning code, and outside historic districts such as First Montrose Commons and Audubon Place a tower can go up beside bungalows and older apartment blocks. Three towers delivered here in 2025 alone.
Our best-views search flags open lots and low-rise neighbors on the view side of each unit, and our new-construction search compares lease-up deals so you pay less for a view that may change.
Wasted application fees
Fees are non-refundable and charged per applicant. We check credit threshold and income multiple before you apply anywhere.
Specials you cannot compare
Free months, bonuses and 14 or 15-month lease offers look different on paper. We convert each to net effective rent.
Fees that show up late
Parking, pet rent, amenity and valet fees rarely appear in the listing price. We list them before you tour.
Rents and specials · October 2026
How the 8 Towers Compare on Rent and Specials
Montrose has the newest high rise inventory in the inner loop. Three towers delivered in 2025, Modera Waugh opened in 2024, and lease-up specials here were some of the deepest in our October 2026 data, led by 2.5 months free plus $1K at 1010 Waugh.
Rent and specials comparison
| Building | Class / Rating | Built | Units | Rent range | Current special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 230 West Alabama230 W Alabama St | C- · 3.9★ | 1962/2009 | Studio–2BR | $1,159–$2,226 | None listed |
| Modera Waugh716 Waugh Dr · Mill Creek | A+ · 4.4★ | 2024 | 1BR–3BR | $1,682–$3,849 | 8 weeks free |
| 1010 WaughWaugh Dr (address on request) · Fairfield | A+ · New | 2025 | Studio–2BR | $1,698–$4,528 | 2.5 mo free + $1K look-and-lease |
| Hanover Montrose3400 Montrose Blvd · Hanover | A+ · 4.8★ | 2016 | Studio–3BR | $2,000–$8,492 | 4 weeks free + $3K bonus |
| Hanover Buffalo Bayou707 Marston St · Hanover | A+ · New | 2025 | 1BR–3BR | $2,015–$13,755 | None listed |
| Hanover Autry Park811 Buffalo Park Dr · Hanover | A+ · 5.0★ | 2021 | Studio–3BR | $2,122–$15,410 | 4 weeks free |
| Residences at La Colombe d'Or3411 Yoakum Blvd · Hines | A+ · 4.5★ | 2020 | 1BR–3BR | $2,886–$12,495 | None listed |
| Rone Residences2311 Westheimer Rd | A+ · 4.3★ | 2025 | 1BR–3BR | $3,528–$8,759 | 2 mo free + $2K look-and-lease |
Source: SmartApartmentData, October 2026. Starting rents are usually studios or lower floors. Specials change weekly; we confirm them the day you tour.
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4 weeks free ★ 5.0 4 weeks free + $3K bonus ★ 4.8 Hanover Montrose
3400 Montrose Blvd · Hanover · Built 2016
$2,000 to $8,492
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3411 Yoakum Blvd · Hines · Built 2020
$2,886 to $12,495
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Towers delivered 2024–2026, with lease-up specials that usually beat stabilized buildings.
$1,682–$13,755/mo
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From Bayou Towers to Boutique Buildings
No Rail Line Here, So Parking Terms Matter
Unlike Downtown and Midtown, this neighborhood is not on the Red Line. Most residents drive or bike, so the parking line on your lease matters more here. We confirm included vs. add-on parking, reserved spaces and EV charging for each tower before you tour.
Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive run along Buffalo Bayou toward Downtown, and Westheimer Road and West Alabama carry east-west traffic. Hanover Buffalo Bayou (707 Marston) and Hanover Autry Park (811 Buffalo Park Dr) sit near the bayou trails, which makes a bike commute toward Downtown realistic.
Waugh Drive runs north toward the Heights and Washington Avenue. Modera Waugh (716 Waugh) and 1010 Waugh sit on that spine.
Bayou Towers, Boutique Buildings and 2025 Openings
At the top of the market, Hanover Autry Park (2021, 5.0-star resident rating) runs to $15,410 with 4 weeks free, and Hanover Buffalo Bayou (2025) runs to $13,755. Residences at La Colombe d'Or (Hines, 3411 Yoakum) starts at $2,886 and runs to $12,495 in a boutique setting next to the historic mansion.
The 2025 openings change the math for mid-range renters. 1010 Waugh (Fairfield) starts at $1,698 with 2.5 months free plus $1K look-and-lease, and Rone Residences (2311 Westheimer) starts at $3,528 with 2 months free plus $2K. Modera Waugh (Mill Creek, 2024) starts at $1,682 with 8 weeks free.
Hanover Montrose (3400 Montrose Blvd, 2016) was offering 4 weeks free plus a $3K bonus with a 4.8-star rating. For the lowest rent, 230 West Alabama (built 1962, renovated 2009, C- class) starts at $1,159.
Bayou Trails and Westheimer, Day to Day
Buffalo Bayou Park gives the towers here miles of trails, the Waugh Drive bat colony viewing area and some of the best dog-walking routes in the city. Westheimer Road is lined with restaurants, galleries and vintage shops, and Montrose Boulevard leads south to the Museum District.
School zoning is Houston ISD; verify assigned schools by exact building address.
Why renters use us
Why Renters Near Westheimer Use Us
- We track all 8 towers in the area, including the three 2025 deliveries
- We compare lease-up specials like 1010 Waugh's 2.5 months free on net effective rent
- We warn you about renewal jumps after lease-up pricing ends
- We confirm parking and pet terms, which matter more off the rail line
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What Renters Tell Us
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“I was moving from Chicago for a TMC fellowship starting July 1 and could not fly in to tour. They sent video tours of three buildings near the Red Line and I signed at The Carter with a month free.”
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“My score is in the low 600s. Instead of applying everywhere, they told me which two buildings would work with a guarantor and I was approved at the first one.”
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“We sold our house in Memorial and wanted a two-bedroom with concierge and room for our dog. They compared pet rules and floor premiums across four River Oaks towers for us.”
Questions renters ask
Montrose High Rise Questions, Answered
Which Montrose high rises opened recently?
Rone Residences, 1010 Waugh and Hanover Buffalo Bayou all delivered in 2025, and Modera Waugh in 2024. Lease-up towers usually carry the deepest specials.
How deep are the lease-up specials on Waugh Drive and Westheimer?
In October 2026: 2.5 months free plus $1K at 1010 Waugh, 2 months free plus $2K at Rone, 8 weeks free at Modera Waugh, 4 weeks free plus $3K at Hanover Montrose and 4 weeks free at Hanover Autry Park.
Can I commute Downtown from here without a car?
Yes, but not by rail. There is no Red Line station in the neighborhood, so most residents drive Allen Parkway or bike the Buffalo Bayou trails toward Downtown. That makes parking fees and EV charging worth confirming before you sign.
Are the bayou-side towers good for dog owners?
Many are. Buffalo Bayou Park trails sit beside Hanover Buffalo Bayou and Hanover Autry Park. Weight limits, breed lists and pet rent vary by building, so we confirm them for your pet.
Will my rent jump at renewal in a new Montrose tower?
It often does. Renewals usually price off the gross rent, not the net effective rent after free months. We show both numbers so you can plan for year two.
Can a new building block my view here?
It can. Houston has no zoning code, so outside historic districts like First Montrose Commons a tower can rise next to bungalows. We flag open lots and low-rise neighbors on the view side before you pay a floor premium.
Does Buffalo Bayou Park flood?
Parts of it are built to. During Harvey in 2017 the bayou crested near 39 feet and left more than 70,000 cubic yards of silt in the park. We check garage entries and ground-floor amenities at the buildings closest to the water.
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