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Plaza at River Oaks Apartments

$1,385 – $1,590/mo

  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bath
  • 550–652 sq ft
  • 5 units available
  • Pet friendly
1920 W Gray St, Houston, TX, 77019

As of October 13, 2026, Plaza at River Oaks Apartments in Houston, TX has 5 apartments for rent from $1,385 to $1,590/mo. The average asking rent has held near $1,499 since March 25, 2026.


Floor plans

Plaza at River Oaks Apartments has 5 units available across 2 floor plans: 2 one-bedroom layouts (550–652 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

B

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 652 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,385/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
432$1,570652Oct 1
411$1,590652Oct 9
422$1,385652Nov 21
426$1,560652Nov 21

A

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 550 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,480/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
435$1,480550Oct 24

See all 14 units listed at Plaza at River Oaks Apartments, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At Plaza at River Oaks Apartments, a one-bedroom starts at about $1,837 a month all-in: $1,385 rent, $286 in listed fees, and an estimated $166 for electric and gas, internet, and renters insurance.

All-in from$1,837/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Plaza at River Oaks Apartments takes about $49,860 a year for a one-bedroom. Keeping the $1,837 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $77,000 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,837/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$77,000/yr

Income to qualify

$49,860/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at Plaza at River Oaks Apartments has ranged from $1,348 to $1,517. The current average is $1,499, up $13 (0.9%) from $1,486 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (165 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Plaza at River Oaks Apartments, the security deposit is $200. The listing shows $285.57 a month in fees (month-to-month fee $250, pet rent $20, positive credit reporting services $6.95, and 3 more) and $880 due at signing (pet deposit $250, pet fee $250, security deposit $200, and 3 more).

  • Rent

    $1,385 – $1,590/mo
  • Security deposit

    $200
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 1

Monthly fees

Month-to-Month Fee

$250/mo

Pest Control Services

$4/mo

Pet Rent

$20/mo

Positive Credit Reporting Services

$6.95/mo

Trash Administrative Fee

$3/mo

Utility - Stormwater/Drainage

$1.62/mo

Due at signing

Administrative Fee

$100

Application Fee

$60

Pet Deposit (Refundable)

$250

Pet Fee

$250

Pet Management - Third Party

$20/yr

Security Deposit (Refundable)

$200

Amenities

Plaza at River Oaks Apartments is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking and in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 15 amenities, including dishwasher and air conditioning.

  • Access Gates With Remotes

  • Air Conditioning

  • Centrally Located To Downtown

  • Dishwasher

  • Garage Parking

  • Gated Access

  • Landscaped Courtyard Views

  • Minutes To Theater Museum District

  • Pet Friendly

  • Prestigious River Oaks Area

  • Washer/Dryer

  • Barbecue Grills

  • Only 44 Apartment Homes

  • Private, Direct Access Garage

  • Walking Distance To River Oaks


Location

1920 W Gray St, Houston, TX, 77019


Resident reviews

Plaza at River Oaks Apartments has a 4.2 out of 5 rating from resident reviews. Residents rate building quality (5.0) and location (4.8) highest and maintenance (4.3) lowest.

4.2
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management4.6
Location4.8
Amenities and Shared Spaces4.6
Maintenance4.3
Building Quality5.0
Overall30 reviews

Residents consistently praise the property's excellent location within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and the bayou, along with responsive maintenance staff and professional management. The quiet, safe community atmosphere and updated unit features like in-unit washer/dryers appeal to long-term residents. Communication challenges and limited amenities (no pool or gym) are noted concerns, and some residents report occasional security issues such as bike theft and gate malfunctions.

Management and office staff receive mixed feedback, with most residents praising responsive maintenance and professional handling of repair requests, though some report difficulty reaching the office by phone and delays in administrative processes like move-out procedures. The property benefits from strong maintenance team performance and generally helpful staff, though communication accessibility and responsiveness vary by resident experience. Most long-term residents report positive relationships with management and appreciate timely issue resolution.

This property offers an exceptional location in the River Oaks area with walkable access to grocery stores, restaurants, shops, and entertainment venues. Residents consistently praise the convenient proximity to downtown, the bayou, and transit options, with most noting they can accomplish daily errands on foot. The quiet, safe neighborhood and gated parking are frequently highlighted as major advantages, though some residents note occasional parking constraints during peak hours and security concerns around nearby transit stops.

Residents consistently praise the property's well-maintained grounds, responsive maintenance team, and walkable location near shopping and dining. The primary trade-off is the absence of on-site amenities like a pool and gym, which several residents note but accept given the property's other strengths. Parking is generally available though can be tight during peak hours, and gated security is a valued feature.

Maintenance at this property receives consistently positive feedback for responsiveness, thoroughness, and professionalism. Residents report that repair requests are typically addressed quickly—often within a day—and maintenance staff are described as knowledgeable and proactive. The maintenance team is noted as a key strength of the property.

Residents report satisfaction with building maintenance responsiveness, with repairs typically addressed within a day. The property features a quiet environment with good neighboring conditions and convenient location near transit. External construction noise is noted as a temporary disruption, though the core building condition and upkeep receive positive feedback.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Plaza at River Oaks Apartments is very walkable and bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A
Transit
Minimal
Grade F
Biking
Bikeable
Grade C

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Plaza at River Oaks Apartments was good on 151 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in September (average AQI 63, moderate). Daily highs averaged 96°F in August, the warmest month, and lows averaged 46°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

151 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 41

Temperature

96° / 46°

average August high / January low

: 94° high, 80° low

Pollen

Moderate

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: low, grass: moderate, weed: moderate

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January64°F46°F51 (moderate)14 of 31
February74°F54°F54 (moderate)11 of 28
March80°F61°F48 (good)23 of 31
April80°F67°F47 (good)23 of 30
May84°F68°F61 (moderate)6 of 31
June88°F76°F55 (moderate)8 of 30
July93°F77°F59 (moderate)8 of 31
August96°F78°F58 (moderate)8 of 31
September92°F76°F63 (moderate)5 of 30
October86°F68°F54 (moderate)12 of 31
November77°F58°F46 (good)17 of 30
December68°F51°F49 (good)16 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Plaza at River Oaks Apartments is a 44-unit building in Houston, TX.

Experience the best of Houston from these apartments in the upscale River Oaks neighborhood. Although it's located in the largest Texas city, Plaza at River Oaks is a small community of 44 luxury apartments, offering a cozy sanctuary just west of downtown Houston. From delicious dining choices to recreational activities, these homes are near everything you could want or need.

  • Building

    Apartment · Garden
  • Total units

    44

Nearby schools

The closest school to Plaza at River Oaks Apartments is Sunshine Early Learning & Child Care Center, a private preschool 0.4 miles away. The closest public school is Wharton Dual Language Academy, 0.8 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Sunshine Early Learning & Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

Center for Hearing and Speech

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.4 mi

Wharton Dual Language Academy

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle0.8 mi

River Oaks Elementary School

Public · Elementary
PublicElementary1.0 mi

Carnegie Vanguard High School

Public · High
PublicHigh1.1 mi

Gregory-Lincoln Ed Center

Public · Middle
PublicMiddle1.1 mi

Just Kids Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.4 mi

First Steps Montessori School

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary1.6 mi

St Johns Lower School

Private · High
PrivateHigh1.7 mi

St. John's Upper

Private · High
PrivateHigh1.7 mi

Contact & management

Plaza at River Oaks Apartments is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 713-520-8111.


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