Rice
Historic Downtown Lofts on the METRORail Line
The Rice turns a piece of Houston history into a home. This landmarked 1913 building, once the city's grand hotel, was converted into loft apartments with high ceilings, hardwood floors, and exposed brick. It sits in the heart of Downtown, steps from Market Square Park and the underground tunnel system, with the METRORail Main Street Square station right outside. That connection puts the Texas Medical Center, the Theater District, and Midtown an easy ride away. The walkability here is about as high as Houston gets. Inside, many homes are fully upgraded in a modern industrial-loft style. The building keeps a 24-hour fitness studio, concierge service, and a temperature-controlled indoor pool, along with the historic Crystal Ballroom. For renters who want genuine downtown character and a walk-everywhere address in one lease, The Rice is the standout historic choice.
| Plan | Rent | Sq.Ft. | Dep/NR | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 den | $2435 - $2515 | 1132 sq ft | $1500/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 loft | $2306 | 1132 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 | $3052 | 1144 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 den | $1543 | 1154 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 | $2169 | 1228 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 loft | $2072 | 1238 sq ft | $1750/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 den | $1864 - $2143 | 1414 sq ft | $1250/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/2 loft | $2451 | 1519 sq ft | $1750/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 loft | $2971 | 1602 sq ft | $1750/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 | $1368 | 573 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 | $1399 | 578 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 | $1312 - $1508 | 683 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 loft | $2031 | 756 sq ft | $1750/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 | $1372 | 767 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 | $1974 | 778 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 | $1349 | 784 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 | $1574 | 817 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 | $1534 - $1759 | 818 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
| 1/1 | $1689 - $1942 | 891 sq ft | $1000/$250 | Check Availability |
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