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These Houston ZIP codes proclaimed most expensive places to rent in Texas

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Downtown Houston is one of the most expensive places to rent in the state.

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Houston's hottest 'hoods come at a price — some of the highest in all of Texas, according to a new study.

RentCafe's 2019 list of most expensive ZIP codes to rent puts three Houston areas among the 10 priciest in Texas.

The sixth priciest ZIP code in the state, and most expensive in H-Town, is 77005. The area, encompassing West University Place and Rice Village, clocks in with an average rent of $2,033 a month. Curiously, rents in the area have actually decreased 1.1 percent from last year, according to the study, which used July 2019 averages calculated by Yardi Matrix. It's the only spot in the top 10 where rents have dropped, if only slightly.

At No. 7 is the neighboring ZIP code of 77006 (home to Montrose and Hyde Park), where the average rent is slightly cheaper, at $1,997 a month. Rents are up just 0.3 percent from last year.

The downtown Houston hub of 77002 ranks eighth, with average rent costing $1,970 a month, a 0.4 percent increase from last year.

Renters in Austin and DFW are faced with steep prices, too. The other top 10 most expensive ZIP codes in Texas are:

No. 1 — 78701 (downtown Austin), $2,885 a month
No. 2 — 75205 (Highland Park/Knox-Henderson in Dallas), $2,791 a month
No. 3 — 78701 (Tarrytown in Austin), $2,634 a month
No. 4 — 75225 (University Park in Dallas), $2,451 a month
No. 5 — 75201 (downtown Dallas), $2,088 a month
No. 9 — 78702 (Central East Austin), $1,932 a month
No. 10 — 75022 (Flower Mound in DFW), $1,831 a month

But it could be worse. The three most expensive ZIP codes in America, says RentCafe, are all located in Manhattan, with rents ranging from $5,053 to $6,211 a month.

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Heights charm

Spacious Heights home with modern touches hits market for $1.9 million

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1039 Harvard Street is a custom home in the center of the Heights. It's listed at $1.995 million.

In the heart of the Houston Heights is 1039 Harvard Street, a 4,300-plus-square-foot home that must be seen to be properly appreciated. It is listed by David Atkins of Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty.

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1039 Harvard Street is a custom home in the center of the Heights. It's listed at $1.995 million.

The home instantly fits within its surroundings, with spacious living areas and modern amenities that will appeal to many homebuyers. 1039 Harvard Street blends function with form, offering several gathering spaces, four oversized bedrooms, spa-like baths, and a stunning backyard pool.

The spacious master bedroom is a private oasis, with a framed separation prior to entering the sleeping area. It creates a space to enjoy morning coffee or a mid-day read while overlooking the pool. The Hunter Douglas Vignette Modern Roman shades add to the room’s calming feel. Its adjoining bathroom is like stepping into a spa, with a deep Jacuzzi tub that sits within an open shower area. Built-in dressers line the wardrobe closet, which offers plenty of storage space and a vanity.

An upstairs TV lounge is perfect for kids’ movie nights or an adult gathering. Meanwhile, a center corridor is lined with built-in bookshelves and a tech closet from which to run a modern home.The east-facing bedroom has a window seat for lounging, and its bathroom offers a frameless shower enclosure and quartz counters. The front bedroom has its own bath, and the two middle bedrooms have a shared, ensuite Hollywood bath. On the top floor, a game room offers another place for entertaining.

The home’s kitchen features a waterfall island as its centerpiece, complete with Asko dishwasher and deep sink. There’s a gas fireplace in the living room, and the open floor plan allows for plenty of space and natural light.

Outdoors at 1039 Harvard Street is just as impressive as the inside. Patios offer space for outdoor dining and entertaining, while the in-ground Platinum Pool is a great way to cool off in Houston’s heat.

Located in the center of the Heights, 1039 is close to Harvard Elementary School, as well as the neighborhood’s many amenities. This is truly a home that is move-in ready, and will make its owners want to stay a while.

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