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The Laura

$1,679/mo

Studio
1 bath
720 sq ft
1 unit available
Pet friendly

2810 Riverby Rd, Houston, TX 77020

As of October 13, 2026, The Laura in Houston, TX has 1 apartment for rent at $1,679/mo. The average asking rent has fallen 13.1% since August 26, 2026, from $1,932 to $1,679.

Floor plans

The Laura has 1 unit available in 1 floor plan: a studio layout (720 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

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Studio • 1 Bath • 720 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,679/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
465	$1,679	720	—

See all 10 units listed at The Laura, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At The Laura, a studio starts at about $1,896 a month all-in: $1,679 rent and an estimated $217 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance.

All-in from$1,896/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 Laura takes about $60,444 a year for a studio. Keeping the $1,896 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $79,900 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,896/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$79,900/yr

Income to qualify

$60,444/yr

Your estimated budget

Suggested rent budget, Studio

$ —/mo

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Rent history

Over the past 3 months, the average asking rent at The Laura has ranged from $1,679 to $1,932. The current average is $1,679, the lowest in the past 3 months.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (49 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At The Laura, leases run 12 months.

Rent
$1,679/mo
Lease term
12 months

Amenities

The Laura is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking and in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 61 amenities, including fitness center featured amenity, balcony* more info on balcony*, and co-working space featured amenity.

1 Bedrooms More Info On 1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms More Info On 2 Bedrooms
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Amenities
Applicant Login Opens In A New Tab
Applicant Login To Applicant Portal, Opens In A New Tab
Balcony* More Info On Balcony*
Bicycle Storage & Workshop Featured Amenity
Catering Kitchen Featured Amenity
Close Proximity To East River 9 Golf Course Featured Amenity

Contact Us
Contact Us Contact Us Faq
Co-Working Space Featured Amenity
Dog Park + Dog Spa Featured Amenity
Easy Access To I-10 Featured Amenity
Ev Charging Stations Featured Amenity
Faq
Fitness Center Featured Amenity
Floor Plans
Friday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Gallery
Game Lounge Featured Amenity
Glass Shower Enclosures More Info On Glass Shower Enclosures
Interactive Property Map
Location
Minutes Away From Downtown And Minute Maid Park Featured Amenity
Monday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Multi-Level Parking Garage Featured Amenity
Outdoor Kitchen Featured Amenity
Package Room More Info On Package Room Featured Amenity
Privacy Policy Of The Laura, Opens In A New Tab
Programmable Thermostats More Info On Programmable Thermostats
Refrigerated Package Storage Room Featured Amenity
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Resident Login To Resident Portal, Opens In A New Tab
Saturday: 10 Am To - 5 Pm
Solar Window Shades More Info On Solar Window Shades
Sparkling Swimming Pool Featured Amenity
Studios More Info On Studios
Sunday: 1 Pm To - 5 Pm
Terms And Conditions Of The Laura, Opens In A New Tab
Thursday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Tuesday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Virtual Tour
Walk-Out Patio More Info On Walk-Out Patio
Wednesday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Whirlpool Stainless Appliances More Info On Whirlpool Stainless Appliances
Workforce Housing
1 Bedrooms
2 Bedrooms
Balcony*
Electric Stoves W/ Ceramic Cooktops
Front Load Full-Size Washer & Dryer
Glass Shower Enclosures
Programmable Thermostats
Side By Side Refrigerators W/ Ice Maker
Solar Window Shades
Spectacular Views Of Downtown & Buffalo Bayou
Studios
Walk-Out Patio
Whirlpool Stainless Appliances

Location

2810 Riverby Rd, Houston, TX 77020

Getting around

The Laura 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 Laura was good on 104 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

104 good-air days

of the past 365

Oct 13: Good, AQI 47

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Temperature

96° / 46°

average August high / January low

Oct 13: 89° high, 79° low

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Pollen

Moderate

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: low, grass: moderate, weed: low

Month	Average high	Average low	Average AQI	Good-air days
January	64°F	46°F	53 (moderate)	14 of 31
February	73°F	54°F	57 (moderate)	6 of 28
March	79°F	61°F	50 (good)	16 of 31
April	80°F	67°F	49 (good)	16 of 30
May	83°F	68°F	64 (moderate)	4 of 31
June	88°F	76°F	58 (moderate)	3 of 30
July	93°F	77°F	65 (moderate)	0 of 31
August	96°F	78°F	66 (moderate)	1 of 31
September	92°F	76°F	66 (moderate)	1 of 30
October	85°F	68°F	54 (moderate)	11 of 31
November	77°F	58°F	48 (good)	19 of 30
December	68°F	51°F	49 (good)	13 of 31

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

About this property

Find apartments for rent in Downtown Houston, TX, at The Laura, where modern interiors, green spaces, and exclusive amenities create a refined retreat. Lease today.

Nearby schools

The closest school to The Laura is Bruce Elementary School, a public elementary school 0.3 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
Bruce Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.3 mi
Secondary Daep Public · Middle	Public	Middle	0.8 mi
Mickey Leland College Preparatory Academy for Young Men Public · High	Public	High	1.0 mi
Yes Prep - 5th Ward Charter · High	Charter	High	1.1 mi
Neighborhood Educational Center Private · Elementary	Private	Elementary	1.1 mi
East Orange Ame Chld Development Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	1.3 mi
Henderson N Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	1.3 mi
Our Mother of Mercy School Private · Middle	Private	Middle	1.4 mi
Wheatley High School Public · High	Public	High	1.5 mi
Atherton Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	1.7 mi