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The Elle Collection: Vie

$1,497 – $2,469/mo

  • 1–3 bedrooms
  • 1–2 baths
  • 1,015–1,467 sq ft
  • 32 units available
8300 El Mundo St, Houston, TX, 77054

As of October 14, 2026, The Elle Collection: Vie in Houston, TX has 32 apartments for rent from $1,497 to $2,469/mo. One-bedrooms start at $1,621, two-bedrooms at $1,497, and three-bedrooms at $1,850. The average asking rent has fallen 7.7% since March 25, 2026, from $1,419 to $1,310.


Floor plans

The Elle Collection: Vie has 32 units available across 8 floor plans: a one-bedroom layout (1,015 sq ft), 6 two-bedroom layouts (1,192–1,323 sq ft), and a three-bedroom layout (1,467 sq ft). Prices checked October 14, 2026.

Elle A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 1,015 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,621/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1303$1,6211,015Oct 6
1903$1,6511,015Oct 6
0503$1,7171,015Dec 7

Elle B6

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,323 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,497/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
1204$1,7031,323Dec 5
3404$1,4971,323Dec 31

Elle B3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,241 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,618/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
3702$2,4691,241Oct 6
2502$1,6181,241Oct 24
0402$1,6531,241Nov 17

Elle B4

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,267 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,643/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2302$1,6431,267Oct 6
3102$2,4231,267Oct 6

Elle B1

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,192 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,644/mo

8 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0401$1,6441,192Oct 6
1501$1,6441,192Oct 6
3701$1,6441,192Oct 6
0501$1,6761,192Oct 6
1001$1,7081,192Oct 6
2701$1,7931,192Oct 6
1201$1,8281,192Oct 6
1601$1,8431,192Oct 27

Elle B5

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,267 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,712/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0505$1,7121,267Oct 6
2205$1,7121,267Oct 6
0303$1,7231,267Oct 6
1405$1,8681,267Oct 6
1505$1,8681,267Dec 1

Elle B2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,218 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,787/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
2301$1,7871,218Oct 6
0101$1,8581,218Oct 8

Elle C1

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,467 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,850/mo

7 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0606$1,8501,467Oct 6
3406$1,8771,467Oct 6
1306$2,0181,467Oct 6
3706$2,0181,467Oct 6
1506$2,1581,467Oct 6
2706$2,0481,467Oct 8
3606$2,1231,467Oct 26

See all 124 units listed at The Elle Collection: Vie, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At The Elle Collection: Vie, a one-bedroom starts at about $2,019 a month all-in: $1,621 rent, $200 in listed fees, and an estimated $198 for electric and gas, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A two-bedroom starts at about $1,929 and a three-bedroom at about $2,326.

All-in from$2,019/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 The Elle Collection: Vie takes about $58,356 a year for a one-bedroom, $53,892 for a two-bedroom, and $66,600 for a three-bedroom. Keeping the $2,019 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $85,900 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,019/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$85,900/yr

Income to qualify

$58,356/yr

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Rent history

Over the past year, the average asking rent at The Elle Collection: Vie has ranged from $1,090 to $1,848. The current average is $1,310, down $110 (7.7%) from $1,419 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (161 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

The listing for The Elle Collection: Vie shows $199.95 a month in fees (internet services $65, parking $35, community amenity fee $30, and 5 more) and $665 due at signing (pet fee $400, administrative fee $200, application fee $65).

  • Rent

    $1,497 – $2,469/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 6

Monthly fees

Community Amenity Fee

$30/mo

Internet Services

$65/mo

Parking

$5/mo

Parking

$35/mo

Pest Control Services

$5/mo

Pet Rent

$25/mo

Positive Credit Reporting Services

$6.95/mo

Trash Services - Doorstep

$28/mo

Due at signing

Administrative Fee

$200

Application Fee

$65

Pet Fee

$400

Amenities

The Elle Collection: Vie lists 2 amenities: information coming soon! and smoke free.

  • Information Coming Soon!

  • Smoke Free


Amenity photos

  • Pool
    7 photos

Location

8300 El Mundo St, Houston, TX, 77054


Resident reviews

Residents of The Elle Collection: Vie rate location (3.8) and maintenance (3.5) highest and building quality (2.5) lowest.

3.2 · 100+ reviews
Overall rating
Positive
Mixed
Neutral
Negative
Management3.3
Maintenance3.5
Building Quality2.5
Amenities and Shared Spaces3.5
Location3.8
Overall100 reviews

Resident experiences at this property are highly polarized. Positive reviews consistently praise leasing and maintenance staff responsiveness and professionalism, while negative reviews frequently cite pest control failures, slow or incomplete maintenance repairs, unresponsive office communication, and excessive move-out charges. The property offers good location and spacious floor plans, but ongoing issues with roaches, water quality, aging appliances, and staff accessibility create significant resident dissatisfaction.

Management responsiveness is highly polarized at this property. Positive reviews consistently praise specific leasing staff for professionalism and helpfulness during the application and move-in process, while negative reviews frequently report that the office phone goes unanswered during business hours and staff are unavailable. Maintenance response times are inconsistent, with some residents reporting quick service and others describing week-long delays or incomplete repairs. Move-out billing disputes are a recurring concern, with residents reporting unexpected charges.

Maintenance response times are inconsistent, with some residents reporting quick, efficient service while others describe delays of weeks or longer for repairs. Common unresolved issues include roof leaks, plumbing problems, appliance malfunctions, and HVAC failures that recur after temporary fixes. Work orders are frequently closed without completing repairs, and some maintenance approaches (such as painting over damage rather than fixing underlying issues) do not resolve problems permanently.

Residents report persistent pest control issues, including roaches and mold, with maintenance often applying temporary fixes rather than addressing root causes. Building systems including HVAC, plumbing, and appliances are frequently cited as aging or malfunctioning, with slow response times to maintenance requests. Office communication and accessibility are significant concerns, with residents reporting difficulty reaching staff by phone. A minority of residents note the property's spacious layout, location, and parking as positive attributes.

Amenities at this property include a gym, pool, covered parking, and in-unit laundry, though residents report inconsistent availability and maintenance. The pool has experienced extended closures, gym equipment is outdated or non-functional, and parking security remains a concern with multiple vehicle break-ins reported. Maintenance response times are slow, with requests taking weeks to address, and common issues like pest control and appliance repairs are often band-aided rather than permanently resolved.

The property benefits from a convenient, central location that appeals to residents working nearby, particularly those commuting to the medical center area. Residents consistently praise the neighborhood as well-positioned and accessible. However, location convenience is tempered by documented security concerns, including vehicle break-ins and theft in the parking area, which some residents attribute to limited camera coverage and inconsistent security presence.

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

The Elle Collection: Vie 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 The Elle Collection: Vie was good on 105 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in August (average AQI 66, moderate). Daily highs averaged 96°F in August, the warmest month, and lows averaged 46°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

105 good-air days

of the past 365

: Good, AQI 50

Temperature

96° / 46°

average August high / January low

: 89° high, 77° low

Pollen

High

Oct 14–18 forecast

Tree: moderate, grass: moderate, weed: high

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January64°F46°F53 (moderate)14 of 31
February74°F54°F57 (moderate)6 of 28
March79°F61°F50 (good)16 of 31
April80°F67°F49 (good)16 of 30
May83°F68°F64 (moderate)4 of 31
June88°F76°F58 (moderate)3 of 30
July93°F77°F65 (moderate)0 of 31
August96°F78°F66 (moderate)1 of 31
September92°F76°F66 (moderate)1 of 30
October85°F68°F54 (moderate)12 of 31
November77°F58°F48 (good)19 of 30
December68°F51°F49 (good)13 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 15, 2025 to Oct 14, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

The Elle Collection: Vie is a 192-unit building in Houston, TX.

Discover elevated living at the Elle Collection at the Medical Center, featuring the communities Elle, Vie, and Plaza in the heart of Houston’s Texas Medical Center. Choose from thoughtfully designed one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes and townhomes with modern finishes, open layouts, granite countertops, and select attached garages.Enjoy resort-style amenities including pools, fitness centers, resident lounges, grilling areas, and pet-friendly spaces, plus gated access and a convenient Medical Center shuttle. Ideally located near Hermann Park, NRG Stadium, Brays Bayou, and Downtown Houston, the Elle Collection offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and city living.

  • Building

    Apartment · Garden
  • Total units

    192

Nearby schools

The closest school to The Elle Collection: Vie is Learning Time Academy, a private preschool 0.3 miles away. The closest public school is Excel Academy (Murworth), 1.8 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

Learning Time Academy

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.3 mi

Univ Of Tx Health Sci Center Child Care Center

Private · Elementary
PrivateElementary0.7 mi

Monarch Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.2 mi

Forge for Families Day Care

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.2 mi

Wagonner House Of Hope Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.3 mi

Star Of Hope Trans Dc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool1.3 mi

Harmony School Of Fine Arts And Technology

Charter · Middle
CharterMiddle1.7 mi

Excel Academy (Murworth)

Public · High
PublicHigh1.8 mi

Harris Co J J A E P

Public · High
PublicHigh1.8 mi

Juvenile Justice AEP

Public · High
PublicHigh1.8 mi

Contact & management

The Elle Collection: Vie is managed by Greystar. The leasing office's phone number is 713-747-9348.


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