$1,248 – $1,932/mo

1–3 bedrooms
1–2 baths
631–1,211 sq ft
18 units available

3530 W 12th St, Houston, TX, 77008

As of October 13, 2026, Smart Living Heights in Houston, TX has 18 apartments for rent from $1,248 to $1,932/mo. One-bedrooms start at $1,248, two-bedrooms at $1,659, and three-bedrooms at $1,932. The average asking rent has held near $1,619 since August 27, 2026.

Floor plans

Smart Living Heights has 18 units available across 8 floor plans: 3 one-bedroom layouts (631–768 sq ft), 4 two-bedroom layouts (1,052–1,113 sq ft), and a three-bedroom layout (1,211 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

Cocoa Efficiency

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 631 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,248/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
3111	$1,248	631	Oct 22
1211	$1,394	631	Oct 27

Lexie Efficiency

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 768 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,451/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
6312	$1,451	768	Nov 7

Lexie 768sf 1/1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 768 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,499/mo

4 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
6114	$1,499	768	Oct 12
3306	$1,555	768	Nov 11
2306	$1,541	768	Nov 24
3206	$1,541	768	Nov 26

Louie Efficiency

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,052 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,659/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
4309	$1,659	1,052	Oct 12
1309	$1,695	1,052	Dec 1

Louie 1052sf 2/2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,052 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,669/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
2201	$1,669	1,052	Oct 12
3101	$1,705	1,052	Nov 26

Penelope 1113sf 2/2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,113 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,718/mo

4 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
3316	$1,718	1,113	Oct 12
4110	$1,755	1,113	Oct 12
6310	$1,735	1,113	Nov 10
3102	$1,735	1,113	Nov 24

Penelope Efficiency

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,113 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,728/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
2302	$1,728	1,113	Oct 12
4308	$1,775	1,113	Oct 17

Marley 1211sf 3/2

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,211 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,932/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
6302	$1,932	1,211	Oct 12

See all 24 units listed at Smart Living Heights, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At Smart Living Heights, a one-bedroom starts at about $1,528 a month all-in: $1,248 rent, $50 in listed fees, and an estimated $230 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A two-bedroom starts at about $2,003 and a three-bedroom at about $2,360.

All-in from$1,528/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 Smart Living Heights takes about $44,928 a year for a one-bedroom, $59,724 for a two-bedroom, and $69,552 for a three-bedroom. Keeping the $1,528 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $62,500 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,528/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$62,500/yr

Income to qualify

$44,928/yr

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Rent history

Over the past 3 months, the average asking rent at Smart Living Heights has ranged from $1,590 to $1,668. The current average is $1,619, down $8 (0.5%) from $1,626 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (48 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Smart Living Heights, leases run 12 months. The listing shows $50 a month in fees (mandatory fees).

Rent
$1,248 – $1,932/mo
Lease term
12 months
Earliest move-in
Oct 12

Monthly fees

Mandatory Fees

$50/mo

Amenities

Smart Living Heights has in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 16 amenities, including fitness center and swimming pool.

Complimentary Wifi In Common Areas
Energy Efficient Appliances
Energy Efficient Windows
Fitness Center
Full Sized Washer & Dryer In Every Unit
Gas Cooking
Gated & Access Controlled
Outdoor Entertainment & Bbq Area
Oversized Garden Tubs
Quartz And Porcelain Countertops

Resident Clubhouse
Resident Exclusive Credit Building Program By Paying Monthly Rent On Time
Swimming Pool
Tankless Gas Water Heaters
Two-Toned Paint
Wood Inspired & Ceramic Tile Flooring

Amenity photos

Gym

Location

3530 W 12th St, Houston, TX, 77008

Getting around

Smart Living Heights is car-dependent and not bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking: Car-dependent; Grade F
Transit: Minimal; Grade F
Biking: Not bikeable; Grade F

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Smart Living Heights 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

Oct 13: Good, AQI 41

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Temperature

96° / 46°

average August high / January low

Oct 13: 91° high, 79° low

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Pollen

Moderate

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: low, grass: moderate, weed: moderate

Month	Average high	Average low	Average AQI	Good-air days
January	64°F	46°F	51 (moderate)	14 of 31
February	74°F	54°F	54 (moderate)	11 of 28
March	80°F	61°F	48 (good)	23 of 31
April	80°F	67°F	47 (good)	23 of 30
May	84°F	68°F	61 (moderate)	6 of 31
June	88°F	76°F	55 (moderate)	8 of 30
July	93°F	77°F	59 (moderate)	8 of 31
August	96°F	78°F	58 (moderate)	8 of 31
September	92°F	76°F	63 (moderate)	5 of 30
October	86°F	68°F	54 (moderate)	12 of 31
November	77°F	58°F	46 (good)	17 of 30
December	68°F	51°F	49 (good)	16 of 31

Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

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Nearby schools

The closest school to Smart Living Heights is Sinclair Elementary School, a public elementary school 0.6 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
Sinclair Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.6 mi
La Petite Academy #7566 Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.8 mi
Kids Depot Learning Academy Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.8 mi
Happy Times Academy Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	1.3 mi
First 3 Stepps Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	1.4 mi
Love Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	1.8 mi
Houston Heights Charter School Charter · High	Charter	High	1.9 mi
The Goddard School - Houston (The Greater Heights) Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	1.9 mi
Three R's Montessori Learning Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	2.0 mi
Helms Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	2.1 mi