Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/08/2026
Listed
$1,900
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MLS
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Property Description
Tucked behind a charming main residence on an expansive 11,200 sq ft lot, this private 2-bedroom, 1-bath garage apartment offers a rare blend of character, comfort, and location in the heart of historic Houston Heights. You have your own locked gated walkway from the street or access your garage car space from the alley for added privacy and convenience. Surrounded by shade trees, a serene private patio creates a retreat ideal for relaxing or entertaining outdoors. Inside, the home features beautiful solid oak floors, custom crown molding, and cornice trim adding timeless architectural charm throughout. The light-filled interior offers abundant windows, spacious bedrooms with large closets. Bathroom has travertine flooring, a glass door walk-in shower and plenty of cabinet storage. Perfectly situated within walking distance to a yoga studio and the beloved 19th Street shopping and dining district, this unique lease opportunity combines privacy, historic charm and walkable urban living.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1536 Rutland St
General
- Rent: $1,900
- Status: Pending
- Type: Apartment
- Source: Houston
- MLS ID: 39809974
- Updated: 5/12/2026
- Added to Site: 7 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Lease/Rent Term: Long Term
- Date Available: 5/8/2026
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living/Dining Room
- Appliances: Washer/Dryer Stacked, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Free-Standing Range, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Stacked
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Deck, Fully Fenced, Fence, Patio
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Additional Parking, Alley Access, Assigned, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: 9
- County: Harris
- Subdivision: Houston Heights
- Driving Directions: FROM N LOOP W EXIT YALE STREET HEAD SOUTH, THEN TURN RIGHT ONTO W. 16TH STREET. CONTINUE FOR 1000 FEET AND THEN TURN LEFT ONTO RUTLAND STREET, THE HOME WILL BE ON THE LEFT.
School Information
- Elem School District: 27 - Houston
- Midd School District: 27 - Houston
- High School District: 27 - Houston
- Elementary School: LOVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- Middle School: HAMILTON MIDDLE SCHOOL (HOUSTON)
- High School: HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air, Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Sewer Available, Trash Collection, Water Available, Yard Maintenance
Structural Information
- Property Detached: Yes
- Architectural Style: Garage Apartment, Traditional
- Windows: Window Coverings
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 840
- Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
- Living Area: 840 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1999
- Year Built Source: Public Records
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Garage Apartment
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2572
- Lot Size Source: Appraiser
- Lot Features: Subdivision
- Fencing (Description): Back Yard
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LT 32 & TRS 31 & 33 BLK 143 HOUSTON HEIGHTS
- Legal Disclosures: None
- APN: 020-139-000-0028
Listed by Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty (713) 520-1981, Michele Alexander (281) 731-3656
Schools
Schools serving 1536 Rutland St
School District:Houston Independent School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Love Elementary School 1120 West 13th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Hamilton Middle School, Houston, TX 139 East 20th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Heights High School 413 East 13th Street, Houston, TX 77008 | 9-12 | 0.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 1536 Rutland St
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 hour ago
- 5Beds
- 7Total Baths
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 1 day ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
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- Multi-Family
- Active
- Updated 6 days ago
- 17Units
- 1Total Beds
- 1Car Garage
1536 Rutland Street, Houston, TX 77008 (MLS# 39809974) is a Apartment property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1536 Rutland Street is currently listed for rent at $1,900 and was received on May 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 1536 Rutland Street? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Houston? You can browse all Houston rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.