UNITi Montrose at 701 Richmond Avenue offers private bathroom student apartments in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, with 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units leased by the bedroom so each resident gets their own room and their own bath. University of St. Thomas is 0.5 miles away on foot. Rice University is about 10 minutes by car. The building is designed around student life, with amenities most apartment communities don’t come close to matching.
What “By the Bedroom” Actually Means Here
In a standard apartment lease, you and your roommates sign together and split one bill. At UNITi Montrose, each bedroom is leased individually. You’re responsible only for your space, not your roommates’ rent. And because every bedroom comes with its own private bathroom, the daily logistics of sharing an apartment with two or three other people are simpler than in any conventional floor plan.
This setup is common in purpose-built student housing in larger markets, but rare in Houston. Finding private bathroom student apartments in Houston that are also this close to multiple universities takes some searching. UNITi Montrose is one of the few addresses that makes it work.
Floor Plans
The unit mix runs from studios to 4-bedroom layouts. The by-the-bedroom leasing applies to the multi-bedroom plans.
**Studios** range across several layouts:
– Studio A: 323 sq ft
– Studio C and Studio G: 377 sq ft (the most common configurations, with 60 and 34 units respectively)
– Studio D: 399 sq ft
– Studio E: 386 sq ft
– Studio F: 385 sq ft
– Studio B: 500 sq ft
– Studio H: 542 sq ft
– Studio I: 574 sq ft
– Studio J: 375 sq ft
Studios lease as a single unit in the traditional sense.
**1 Bed / 1 Bath:** 583 sq ft. Six units total. A full one-bedroom with one bathroom, leased as a whole unit.
**2 Bed / 2 Bath:** 465 sq ft per bedroom. Thirty-six units. Each bedroom has its own bath.
**3 Bed / 3 Bath:** 369 sq ft per bedroom. Sixty-six units. Three private bedrooms, three private bathrooms, leased by the bed.
**4 Bed / 4 Bath:** 340 sq ft per bedroom. Sixty-six units. The largest configuration by roommate count — four private bedrooms, four private bathrooms, leased by the bed.
For current pricing, availability, and any active leasing specials, check the UNITi Montrose website directly. Rates change with availability and those numbers are updated in real time.
In-Unit Features
Every unit at UNITi Montrose includes:
– In-unit washer and dryer (no hauling laundry to a shared room)
– Stainless steel appliances
– Granite countertops
– Walk-in closets
– Smart home features
– Balcony or patio
The building is pet friendly, gated with controlled access, and has on-site management and maintenance.
The Amenity Spaces
This is where UNITi Montrose separates itself from standard Houston apartments. The community amenities are built around what students actually use.
**For academic work:**
– Coworking space with dedicated desks and equipment
– Multiple meeting rooms on every floor — so you’re never fighting one other person for the single study nook
– Business center
**For creative work:**
– Podcast studio — a fully equipped room for recording, not just a corner with a microphone
– Craft room
**For fitness:**
– Fitness center
– Yoga studio
**For downtime:**
– Pool
– Rooftop deck
– Theater room
– BBQ grills and outdoor spaces
– Dog park (on-site)
– Bike storage
**For the practical stuff:**
– Package lockers
– EV charging
– Garage and covered parking
– Storage units
Having meeting rooms on every floor matters more than it sounds. When you need to get out of your unit to focus, the nearest quiet workspace is probably 30 seconds away, not a trip down to the lobby.
Location: What’s Actually Close
Montrose is one of the more walkable parts of Houston, and 701 Richmond Avenue is in the middle of it.
**Universities:**
– University of St. Thomas: 0.5 miles, about a 3-minute drive (or a reasonable walk)
– University of St. Thomas (Jones Hall / Doherty Library): 0.5–0.6 miles
– Rice University (main campus / BRC): 2.4 miles, about 10 minutes by car
– Rice University (Registrar): 1.7 miles, about 7 minutes
– Rice University (Jones Graduate & Virani Undergraduate Business Schools): 2.6 miles, about 12 minutes
**Coffee and study breaks:**
– Siphon Coffee: 0.3 miles — the closest café and a default stop before class
– Blackwater Coffee Roasters: 2.5 miles
**Food:**
– The Breakfast Klub: 1 mile — one of Houston’s most consistently mentioned brunch spots
– Uchi Houston: 1 mile
**Bars and social:**
– Grand Prize: 0.6 miles, walkable
– AvantGarden: 0.9 miles
– McGonigel’s Mucky Duck: 2.4 miles
**Grocery:**
– Trader Joe’s: 2.3 miles
**Green space:**
– Ervan Chew Dog Park: 1 mile (useful if you’re bringing a dog)
– Brays Bayou Park trails: 2.5 miles, about 9 minutes
**Recreation:**
– Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center (Rice University): 2.1 miles, 8 minutes
– West Gray Recreation Center: 1.9 miles, 9 minutes
The Montrose Center — where weekly events including Ballroom Practice run on Sunday evenings — is 0.4 miles from the building.
The Security Setup
UNITi Montrose has gated access, controlled-access entry, garage and covered parking, and on-site management. Package lockers handle deliveries when you’re in class.
How to Tour
UNITi Montrose is at 701 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77006. Tours are available through the leasing office — visit the UNITi Montrose website to schedule yours, check current availability by floor plan, and see up-to-date pricing. If you’re deciding between the 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom layouts, touring both takes about 20 minutes and gives you a much clearer picture of the per-bedroom square footage in person.
Frequently asked questions
Does each bedroom at UNITi Montrose have its own private bathroom?
Yes. Every bedroom in the 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and 4-bedroom units has its own private bathroom. Each unit is also leased by the bedroom, so you sign your own lease rather than a joint lease with roommates.
How far is UNITi Montrose from University of St. Thomas?
University of St. Thomas is 0.5 miles from 701 Richmond Avenue, about a 3-minute drive. Several campus buildings including Jones Hall and Doherty Library are within 0.6 miles.
What floor plans are available at UNITi Montrose?
The building offers studios in multiple configurations, a 1-bedroom/1-bathroom plan at 583 sq ft, 2-bedroom/2-bathroom units, 3-bedroom/3-bathroom units, and 4-bedroom/4-bathroom units. Current availability and pricing are listed on the UNITi Montrose website.
What study and work amenities does UNITi Montrose have?
The building has a coworking space, a business center, a podcast studio, a craft room, and meeting rooms on every floor of the building, so there’s almost always a quiet spot available without leaving the property.
