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* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Utilities & Essentials
Package Services
$0 / mo
Resident Utility Charge
$0 / mo
Administrative Fee
$0 / mo
Convenience Fee
$0 / mo
Valet Trash
$0 / mo
One-Time Basics
Due at Application
Application Fee Per Applicant
$85
Due at Move-In
Administrative Fee
$200
Additional Security Deposit - Refundable
$2,425
Amenity Fee
$0
Garage Detached
Parking Fee
$200 / mo
Comments
Max of 2
Parking
Parking Fee
$75 / mo
Comments
Max of 2
Additional Parking Options
Other
Parking
Dogs
Monthly Pet Fee
$30 / mo
One-Time Pet Fee
$500
Cats
Monthly Pet Fee
$30 / mo
One-Time Pet Fee
$500
Bike Rack
Storage Rent
$0 / mo
Storage Deposit
$0
Bike Storage
Storage Rent
$0 / mo
Storage Deposit
$0
Storage Unit
Storage Rent
$150 / mo
Storage Deposit
$0
Other Storage Fees
Storage Unit
Bike Rack
Bike Storage
Personalized Add-Ons
Liability Insurance
$0
Renter's Insurance
$0
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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Property Highlights
Featuring state-of-the-art amenities, extravagant apartments, and striking views of River Oaks Houston, The James exceeds expectations of what luxury living looks like. Our studio, one, two, and three bedroom floor plans are the epitome of class and elegance. Each of our apartments in River Oaks, Houston offer a range of lavish amenities such as hardwood flooring, energy efficient appliances, and granite countertops. Our amenity-rich community features concierge services, a private resident bar, and a luxurious pool deck. On top of all our community features, we also provide an amazing location near all uptown Houston offers, and our apartments near Galleria Houston ensure you can easily shop, dine, and be entertained. Contact us today and see for yourself what makes The James the best place to call home.
Private Patios and Balconies
Customizable Elfa Shelving Systems in Closets
Luxurious Bathrooms with Stone Countertops
Tray Ceilings with Cove Lighting
Designer Selected Finishes
Multiple Bathroom and Kitchen Design Scheme Options
Plush Carpet in Bedrooms
Spa Inspired Glass Enclosed Showers
Wall and Ceiling Mounted Shower Heads
Coffee Bar
Covered parking and EV car charging stations
Apartment Features
Air Conditioning
Balcony
Built-In Bookshelves
Cable Ready
Carpet
Ceiling Fans
Deck
Dishwasher
Disposal
Double Pane Windows
Freezer
Granite Countertops
Hardwood Floors
Heating
High Ceilings
Ice Maker
Island Kitchen
Linen Closet
Microwave
Oven
Patio
Quartz Countertops
Range
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances
Storage Units
Trash Compactor
Tub/Shower
Vaulted Ceiling
Views
Vinyl Flooring
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer
Community Features
24 Hour Access
Breakfast/Coffee Concierge
Business Center
Car Charging Station
Clubhouse
Concierge
Conference Rooms
Controlled Access
Courtyard
Elevator
Fitness Center
Gated
Grill
Guest Apartment
Key Fob Entry
Lounge
Maintenance on site
Package Service
Pool
Property Manager on Site
Trash Pickup - Door to Door
Video Patrol
Wi-Fi
Area Scores
Walkability
Very walkable80 / 100
Transit
Some public transit40 / 100
Driveability
Very drivable80 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable60 / 100
Scores provided by
Soundscore ™
Active75 / 100
Scores provided by
HowLoud
Transit
Commuter Rail
Houston
13 min Drive
Airport
William P Hobby
31 min Drive
Airport
George Bush Intcntl/Houston
33 min Drive
Moving to River Oaks, Houston, TX
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate The James River Oaks proximity to Westheimer Oaks Village, Westheimer Oaks, and River Oaks District. Westheimer Oaks Village is 0.2 miles away, and Westheimer Oaks is within a 4 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 40, The James River Oaks has some public transit, including 6 transit stops within 6.8 miles. Transit options include Hermann Park/Rice U and Museum District Stn Sb.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near The James River Oaks are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 5 miles, including Houston Arboretum & Nature Center, Memorial Park and Golf Course, and Nature Discovery Center.
Airports
Living in River Oaks provides easy access to William P Hobby, located just 31 minutes from The James River Oaks. Another nearby airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 25.8 miles away.
Property Details
Featuring state-of-the-art amenities, extravagant apartments, and striking views of River Oaks Houston, The James exceeds expectations of what luxury living looks like. Our studio, one, two, and three bedroom floor plans are the epitome of class and... elegance. Each of our apartments in River Oaks, Houston offer a range of lavish amenities such as hardwood flooring, energy efficient appliances, and granite countertops. Our amenity-rich community features concierge services, a private resident bar, and a luxurious pool deck. On top of all our community features, we also provide an amazing location near all uptown Houston offers, and our apartments near Galleria Houston ensure you can easily shop, dine, and be entertained. Contact us today and see for yourself what makes The James the best place to call home.
Featuring state-of-the-art amenities, extravagant apartments, and striking views of River Oaks Houston, The James exceeds expectations of what luxury living looks like. Our studio, one, two, and three bedroom floor plans are the epitome of class and elegance. Each of our apartments in River Oaks, Houston offer a range of lavish amenities such as hardwood flooring, energy efficient appliances, and granite countertops. Our amenity-rich community features concierge services, a private resident bar, and a luxurious pool deck. On top of all our community features, we also provide an amazing location near all uptown Houston offers, and our apartments near Galleria Houston ensure you can easily shop, dine, and be entertained. Contact us today and see for yourself what makes The James the best place to call home.
The James River Oaks is located in Houston, TX in the 77027 zip code.
I lived here for three years. What started as a good experience steadily declined into constant inconvenience, poor maintenance, and questionable management practices for "luxury" prices.
Major Issues
1. Amenities Without Functionality The AC in the amenities was down for 6 months during the summer. In Houston heat, that makes shared spaces unusable. This was not a short-term issue, It dragged on.
2. Management Turnover – Getting Worse Each Time Management changed repeatedly, and each... transition made operations worse. Communication declined. Accountability disappeared. Basic follow-ups required constant escalation.
3. Pool & Common Areas The pool was frequently dirty and poorly maintained. The coffee machine in the common area was almost always broken. The resident bar was constantly closed, even during times it was advertised as open. Amenities were marketed but rarely delivered.
4. Maintenance & Infrastructure Problems
Garage doors were consistently broken.
Delays in repairs were common.
There is visible mold in the ceilings on the top floor, which raises serious health concerns.
5. Move-Out Experience They nearly denied my move-out notice because they “didn’t see” the email. That is not a tenant issue. That is internal disorganization.
6. There seems to be quite of bit break-ins. I got my bike stolen which was within the secure area.
The Icing on top was that I read reviews that they charge at move so I made 100% sure I was ready. STILL I was charged a heavy cleaning fee at move-out, the only justification they could find was dust inside drawers and oven not clean. After three years of on-time rent and no zero issues, that felt petty and opportunistic.
CONCLUSION
To be fair, the location is convenient, the apartment layouts and designs are decent to good, the surrounding area is pretty nice to walk, and the staff are generally "nice". If operations matched the marketing and the prices you pay, it could be a solid place to live.
But after three years, I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re prepared for inconsistent management, unreliable amenities, and potential surprise charges at move-out.
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3/1/26
Verified Renter
I generally like living here. There are few areas of opportunity and lighting and consistent cleaning in the common areas, but other than that I have no complaints. Great area. Safe building. Great concierge.
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12/22/25
Verified Renter
Nice community, sometimes a little noisy and the occasional down AC in the summer in the communal areas make it rather uncomfortable, however I’m not a frequent user so overall good
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11/28/25
Verified Renter
I’ve had a fairly good experience. My only issue is lighting. Garage and outside lights need to be replaced immediately. The noise is fine. The neighbors are quiet. Amenities could stand to be updated.
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5/18/23
Life @ The James Park Place
PROS: Very quiet place in an optimal location that is near highways, restaurants, hotspots, stores and much more. Rare interactions with neighbors and great amenities in each unit and property. Convenient door package delivery and valet trash. Community is usually never loud only on rare occasion when a tenant entertains in the courtyard. New Property Manager and Maintenance crew are very accommodating.
PRO/CON: Units are pretty much sound proof and has limited noise from other units with the ... EXCEPTION of unit 201. This is a 2/2 - B1 style unit 1026 sf and is located directly above the gym that was not designed to factor sound absorption of weights crashing onto concrete floors. Disrupting sleep frighteningly at any given hour of late night or early morning but pretty much 24/7. This unit should be a Model and not rented much less above premium cost that rises annually. Also, an exit door at the end of the gym corridor on the ground floor, abruptly closes around the clock which sound also transfers through the unit above.
CONS: Since Management change, security presence has declined drastically and is almost nonexistent at times of service. The pool courtyard is nice upon initial viewing until you move in and realize it’s fish bowl living and is the view of every tenant located within the courtyard. Because if this hardly anyone ever is out enjoying their patio. This configuration also minimizes much natural light in the units and interior light fixtures are needed more times than not. Interior corridors are cleaned regularly but poor choice in recently replaced carpet tile selection makes hallways look very dirty since soiled pieces aren’t shampooed nor replaced.
OVERVIEW: All-in-all, nice place with various things to be considered for a better living experience. Be sure not to take a unit near the arched way exits or above the gym.