Exhibit

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements of Whitestone REIT on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-156512, 333-191181 and 333-196261) and the Registration Statements of Whitestone REIT on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-174608, 333-182667 and 333-203727) of our reports dated March 3, 2017, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Whitestone REIT, and the effectiveness of Whitestone REIT's internal control over financial reporting, each appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Whitestone REIT for the year ended December 31, 2016.