Altitude's D1 4-Bedroom Apartment: Houston's Ultimate Student Co-Living Setup
So, you and three friends are heading to the University of Houston or Texas Southern University and you're all tired of the same conversation: "Who's going to pay for what? Are we actually going to have privacy? What happens if someone's a terrible roommate?" Valid questions. All of them.
The honest answer is that most apartments aren't built for four students who want to live together and maintain their own space. They're built for couples or individuals. That means you end up either squeezing into a layout that wasn't designed for group living, or paying an arm and a leg for separate units you can barely afford.
Altitude's D1 floor plan was designed specifically to solve that problem. At 1,396 square feet with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, each on an individual lease, it's the closest thing Houston has to a true purpose-built student co-living setup. Here's everything you need to know about why it works, what's included, and why the math makes it one of the smartest moves you can make as a student renter.
What Is the D1 Floor Plan at Altitude?
The D1 is Altitude's largest floor plan, a four-bedroom, four-bathroom apartment spanning 1,396 square feet of open-concept living space. It's designed from the ground up for the way four college students actually want to live: together in shared common areas, independently in private rooms.
- 4 Bedrooms
- 4 Private Bathrooms
- 1,396 Square Feet
- $799 Per Person / Month* (subject to change)
What makes the D1 stand out is the individual lease structure. Unlike a traditional apartment where you and your roommates sign jointly and share financial liability, Altitude leases by the bed. Each of the four residents signs their own lease, pays their own rent, and is responsible only for themselves. If one roommate can't pay or has to move out, it doesn't affect your lease or your wallet.
Ready to see the layout in detail? Check out the D1 floor plan details on the Altitude floor plans page, where you can view the full layout and check current availability.
What Makes It a True Co-Living Setup?
"Co-living" gets used loosely, but in the student housing world it means something specific: shared common spaces, private personal spaces, and an individual financial arrangement. The D1 checks all three boxes, which is rarer than you'd think among Houston student apartments.
Private Bedrooms: Your Space Is Your Space
Each of the four bedrooms in the D1 comes with its own bathroom. That's the detail that changes everything. In a traditional four-bedroom apartment with two shared bathrooms, mornings become a scheduling nightmare, especially during finals week when everyone's on different clocks. With four private en-suite bathrooms, you each control your own routine without negotiation.
Each bedroom also comes furnished with everything you need to move in and start studying, no furniture rental, no IKEA runs, no coordination headaches. Walk-in closets give you actual storage, and 9-foot ceilings make the rooms feel significantly bigger than the square footage suggests.
Shared Living: Better Together Where It Counts
Beyond the bedrooms, the D1's open-concept layout creates genuine shared living space. The chef-ready kitchen with granite countertops and a kitchen island becomes the natural gathering hub, whether that's cooking a group dinner the night before an exam or hosting friends on a Friday evening. The living area is sized for actual socializing, not just passing through.
The in-unit washer and dryer is one of the most underrated features of the D1 setup. In a four-person co-living situation, shared laundry facilities can become a genuine source of conflict. Having it inside the unit, on your schedule, removes one of the most common friction points of group living entirely.
Individual Leases: No Joint Liability
This is the structural feature that separates Altitude's D1 from a standard four-bedroom apartment rental. Because each resident signs their own lease, there's no scenario where you're on the hook for a roommate who stops paying rent or has to leave mid-semester. Each person's financial relationship is with Altitude directly, not with each other.
That peace of mind matters a lot when you're studying for midterms and don't need the added stress of apartment finance drama. For more on why this structure benefits students, read our deep dive on why roommate-friendly apartments are perfect for students.
Does the D1 Actually Save You Money?
Let's talk numbers, because that's usually the first question, and the answer is more compelling than most students expect.
Cost Comparison: D1 vs. Other Options
- Altitude D1 (per person): Starting at $799/month — private bed + private bath + full amenities included
- UH On-Campus Housing (single room): On-campus housing rates at UH can reach over $5,000 per semester, roughly $833+/month, for a smaller space with shared facilities
- Average Houston 1-Bedroom: Average rent in Houston sits around $1,343 per month, for a single person, no roommates, no private amenity access
- Standard Off-Campus 4BR Split: A typical Houston 4-bedroom apartment renting at ~$2,200–$2,600/month split four ways runs $550–$650/person, but usually with shared bathrooms, joint leases, and no community amenities
The D1's $799/month per person sits competitively when you factor in what's included: a private bathroom (a luxury in group housing), an in-unit washer/dryer, furnished rooms, individual lease protection, and full access to Altitude's community amenities, the fitness center, study lounges, resort-style pool, and more.
With the University of Houston welcoming a record 48,972 students in Fall 2025, competition for quality off-campus housing near UH is intense. At that enrollment scale, record enrollment is driving student housing demand across Houston, which means securing a spot early matters more than ever.
What Comes With the D1: A Complete Feature Breakdown
Here's the full picture of what each D1 resident gets, inside the apartment and across the Altitude community:
Inside Your D1 Apartment
D1 Apartment Features
- Four private bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom
- 1,396 square feet of total living space
- Open-concept living area and dining space
- Chef-ready kitchen with granite countertops and kitchen island
- Stainless steel, energy-efficient appliances including dishwasher and over-the-range microwave
- In-unit full-size washer and dryer
- Expansive walk-in closets in each bedroom
- 9-foot ceilings throughout
- Designer cabinetry and contemporary interiors
- Fully furnished, move-in ready from day one
- Flexible lease terms available
Community Amenities You'll Actually Use
The D1 apartment is part of a larger student-focused community, and the amenities are built around how students actually spend their time. Check out the full list of community amenities on the Altitude website, but highlights include:
- Resort-style swimming pool — the perfect decompression spot between classes
- State-of-the-art fitness center — no gym membership required
- Dedicated study lounges and academic spaces for when you need focus away from the apartment
- High-speed internet throughout the community
- Controlled-access entry for resident security
- On-site management and maintenance
For a broader look at how student-centric amenity design shapes your academic and social experience, our post on how student-focused amenities create a better college experience is worth a read.
Who Is the D1 Actually Perfect For?
The D1 is designed for a specific kind of student, and if you recognize yourself in this description, it's worth acting on quickly given how fast these units fill up.
- Groups of four friends heading to UH or TSU who want to live together without sacrificing personal space or creating financial entanglement
- Students who prioritize study-life balance and need a private, distraction-free bedroom to retreat to after shared social time in the living area
- Budget-conscious students who've done the math and realize $799/month with everything included beats most alternatives in the market
- Students transitioning out of dorms who want more space, more independence, and more control over their daily environment, our comparison of dorm vs. apartment and what really happens to your GPA breaks down exactly why that transition makes sense
Location: Why 4971 MLK Blvd Works for UH & TSU Students
Altitude sits at 4971 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77021, strategically positioned between the University of Houston and Texas Southern University. Both campuses are reachable by car, bike, or Houston METRO transit without the kind of brutal commute that eats into your study and sleep time.
The surrounding neighborhood gives you everyday convenience, H-E-B, Kroger, and Trader Joe's are all within reach for groceries, and the MLK corridor connects you to the broader Houston arts, dining, and entertainment scene. For D1 residents with four people on different class schedules, the location's transit connectivity means everyone can get where they need to go independently, without coordinating rides.
The Bottom Line on Altitude's D1
There's a reason the D1 is the most in-demand floor plan at Altitude, a Prosper Community. It solves the core tension of student group living, wanting community and privacy at the same time, with a layout that was designed for exactly that. Four private rooms. Four private bathrooms. One shared living space that actually brings people together. Individual leases that protect everyone. And a starting price that holds up against any real alternative in the Houston student housing market.
If you and your crew are planning your housing for the upcoming academic year, the D1 is the conversation worth having now.
See the D1 for Yourself
Tour Altitude's D1 4-bedroom co-living setup and experience Houston student housing built for the way you actually live, together and independently. Schedule Your Tour at Altitude