713 APTS editorial review · Updated July 2026
The Water Mill Review
Here's our honest take on The Water Mill — current pricing, real fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour. Reviewed by 713 APTS, Houston apartment locators. If it makes your list, register with us before you tour so the community knows we sent you.
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The quick take
The Water Mill is an apartment community in Galleria/Uptown, built in 1968 with 192 units. Current pricing runs Studio from $975, 1 bd from $1,110, 2 bd from $1,260. Below is our honest breakdown — pricing, fees, what we like, and what we'd flag before you tour.
Pricing & floorplans
Studio
$975 from
493 sq ft
1 bd
$1,110 from
706 sq ft
2 bd
$1,260 from
1109–1126 sq ft
All floorplans & layouts
| Plan | Sq ft | W/D | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency Studio / 1 ba | 493 | Stacked conn/machines | $975–$1,177 |
| 1x1 *fp 1 bd / 1 ba▾ view layout | 706 | Stacked conn/machines | $1,110–$1,485 |
| 2x1½ *fp 2 bd / 1.5 ba▾ view layout | 1109 | Stacked conn/machines | $1,260–$1,513 |
| 2x2 *fp 2 bd / 2 ba | 1126 | Stacked conn/machines | $1,455–$1,545 |
Pricing checked July 7, 2026. Apartment pricing changes daily — treat these as starting points, and we'll confirm today's exact quote when you register.
Where it sits
6505 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX. See it on our live map with every nearby option →
What to know before you tour
👍 What we like
- +Washer/dryer connections or units available
- +Genuinely budget-friendly — pricing starts around $975
🚩 What we'd flag
- –Older build (1968) — ask about renovation status on the specific unit you're quoted
- –Plan for upfront fees: $50 application fee + $150 admin fee — have them ready so nothing slows your application down
The fine print
Fees & deposit
- Deposit: based on credit
- Application fee: $50
- Admin fee: $150
Utilities
Rent Plus electric, water, gas, trash fp=Fireplace
Location
6505 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX · Galleria/Uptown
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The Water Mill: your questions, answered
How much is rent at The Water Mill?
Studio units start around $975/mo; 1 bd units start around $1,110/mo; 2 bd units start around $1,260/mo. Pricing changes daily — register with 713 APTS (free) and we'll confirm today's rates and any specials.
What fees should I expect at The Water Mill?
Deposit: based on credit. Application fee: $50. Admin fee: $150. Always confirm fees on your quote sheet — they can change.
Where is The Water Mill located?
6505 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX, in the Galleria/Uptown area of Houston.
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