5280 CAROLINE ST — Rent Intelligence for Third Ward, Houston

Third Ward · Houston, TX, 77004

Current rent range

$2,178 – $6,068 / mo

4 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings

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★★★★★4.224 reviews

Verified reviewsCTOwned byCAROLINE TX PARTNERS LP2 bldgs

5280 CAROLINE ST

Houston, TX, 77004

5280 CAROLINE ST, Houston, TX, 77004 is a rental building in Third Ward, Houston. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

HPD violations0last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews244.2 ★ avg

Rent-stab units—no coverage

Building age—year unknown

311 complaints4last 7 years

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Houston · March 2026

1 BR

$2,561/mo

1 listing

1 BR

$2,198/mo

1 listing

2 BR

$4,805/mo

1 listing

2 BR

$3,494/mo

1 listing

Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

June

Most expensive

February

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Potential savings: ~20% by timing your move to June.

Units Historic Rent 3 listings

1 Bed$2,5092 listings

2 Bed$4,3302 listings

3 Bed$12,7582 listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Houston

1 Bed1 listing

$2,561

$900 – $1,250

2 Bed1 listing

$4,805

$2,391 – $2,684

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Houston

01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

South Central Houston

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$1,226

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

2.7%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

24%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Steady

HPDTop Violations

0 total

No violations
0

311Top Complaints

4 total

MultiFamily Habitability Violation
1
Fire Code Complaint
1
Parking Meter - 2600132912 - 5280 CAROLINE ST
1

DOBTop Filings

0 total

DOB Violations
0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Recent records

Last 7 years

—NO RECORDS—
No HPD records on file in the last 7 years.

See all 0 HPD records

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

4.2 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

24 reviews

5★

38%

4★

42%

3★

21%

2★

1★

I had a great experience with this apartment complex. The property is well-maintained, and the staff is both professional and welcoming. Maggie, in particular, was outstanding, she’s a knowledgeable and courteous p…

positiveMay 2025

Anonymous

Rather disappointed in my experience, from move-in to actually living here. My apartment wasn’t ready on move-in day, my smoke alarm was beeping and I was told I had to wait 3 days for maintenance (went directly to…

positiveSep 2024

Anonymous

The Southmore is perfectly situated in the Museum District, offering stunning views of the city. The property is beautifully maintained, and the management and staff are exceptional. We appreciate the convenient garage p…

positiveAug 2024

Anonymous

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03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

8 amenities

BUILDING

Elevator

OUTDOOR

Balcony

FITNESS

Fitness Center

PET FRIENDLY

Pet Friendly

OTHER

Air Conditioning
Hardwood Flooring
Controlled Access
Sun Roof/deck

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

CAROLINE TX PARTNERS LP

Portfolio of 2 buildings

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across the city, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

4.2

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 2 total

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—5300 CAROLINE ST&1300 OAKDALE STHouston— / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

nowCAROLINE TX PARTNERS LPOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 2 buildings.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

5280 CAROLINE ST · Houston · 29.727° N, -95.386° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby2 min

4 schools nearby6 min

The neighborhood

Third Ward

Third Ward is Houston's historic Black neighborhood — home to Texas Southern University, Project Row Houses, and a deep cultural legacy. The Emancipation Park area is experiencing a renaissance of new restaurants and galleries.

5,182buildings tracked3.3avg LucidIQ$900median 1BR

35,506population$68kmedian income63%renters

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06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 09

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

1970198019902000201020202030

now

Current owner: CAROLINE TX PARTNERS LP

Portfolio includes 2 buildings.

Recent Activity

3 events

311MEDIUMApr 25, 2026
Parking Meter - 2600132912 - 5280 CAROLINE ST — Parking Meter
311MEDIUMMar 17, 2023
Fire Code Complaint — Fire Alarms not working in parking garage, press closet, and 2nd floor.
311MEDIUMMar 16, 2022
MultiFamily Habitability Violation

07 / 09

History of the building.

09 / 09

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

Houston-specific insights.

Rent Comparison

Studio
This building: — – —
—Area: $5,000
1 Bed
This building: $2,178 – $2,945
185% aboveArea: $900
2 Bed
This building: $3,543 – $6,068
90% aboveArea: $2,529
4+ Bed
This building: — – —
—Area: $2,800

Review Summary

24 reviews

4.2 / 5

Would recommendBased on 24 reviews · avg 4.2 ★

MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE

"I had a great experience with this apartment complex. The property is well-maintained, and the staff is both professional and welcoming. Maggie, in particular,…"

— Anonymous · May 2025

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Neighborhood Vibe

Historic Black CommunityCulturalArtsyUniversityEmerging

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops

Nearest TransitBus · 2 min walk

Nearby Stops4

Bus

Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS

Fannin St @ Southmore Blvd5
0.1 mi2 min
Fannin St @ Prospect St5
0.1 mi2 min
Main St @ Southmore Blvd565
0.1 mi3 min
Main St @ Palm St565
0.2 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

4801 La Branch St
0.3 mi6 min
4001 Stanford St
0.8 mi15 min
1906 Cleburne St
0.8 mi16 min
1301 Alabama St
0.8 mi16 min

Safety & Crime

Below averageSafety score · last 12 months

LAST 12 MONTHS · 77004

Violent178

Property173

Quality-of-life721

Total incidents1,072

PRECINCT

Top precinct#10

Houston PD · updated weekly

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5280 CAROLINE ST — Rent Intelligence for Third Ward, Houston

5280 CAROLINE ST

Rental intelligence.

Rental intelligence.

Rent trends.

Rent trends.

Violations, 311, & more.

Violations, 311, & more.

What tenants actually say.

What tenants actually say.

Building amenities.

Building amenities.

The landlord.

CAROLINE TX PARTNERS LP

The landlord.

Location & daily life.

Third Ward

Location & daily life.

History of the building.

History of the building.

Frequently asked questions.

Houston-specific insights.

Similar buildings nearby.

What tenants actually say.

The landlord.

CAROLINE TX PARTNERS LP

Rent trends.

History of the building.

Violations, 311, & more.

Building amenities.

Rental intelligence.

5280 CAROLINE ST — Rent Intelligence for Third Ward, Houston

Location & daily life.

Third Ward

4314 Emancipation Ave

2901 Canfield St