I know this topic has been started by others, but I'm too lazy to look for it. I finally got a salaried position in Houston, so I can move out of my parents house (which has been hell for the past 2 months b/c of the smothering of parental love... though I sure as hell appreciate it) anyways my new office is in the galleria area and i want to find some relatively cheap apartments in close proximity to Memorial park (so i can run everyday) and the galleria (so i don't have to go through the 1+ hour rush hour traffic I do every morning and evening right now) any ideas on areas to go apartment hunting this weekend? (i heard richmond and fountainview is a good place to start). open to suggestions peeps.
Congrats man! I know you let Behad get to you, so that's why you didn't post a thread about getting the job!
I live right near Memorial park, the whole west end area around here is really growing and changing. As for something somewhat cheap, there is a complex right at Memorial Drive and Shepherd called Bayou Oaks or something along those lines that I know is pretty affordable. My advice, look around in the area just west of Downtown, there are lots of different complexes off of Memorial, Allen Parkway and W. Dallas.
Congrats man!! I recommend Pin Oak Estates right off Newcastle and 59 (610 and 59). Really close to everything you mentioned, and I was paying about $650 for a 1/1. They are about 3 years old.... Ask to speak with Courtney and tell her you know Drew who recommended the place. She'll give you a good deal.
Drapg - email me through the board, I can get you on the Houston Assoc. of Realtors listings to search for stuff, and might be able to get you a refund on some of your deposit.
When I first moved to Houston I lived in a large apartment complex at the Northeast corner of Memorial and Shephard behind the high school. I don't know what it is called now. It is easy distance to Memorial Park, plus there is a decent trail right outside your door that goes around Buffalo Bayou to Sabine Street Bridge (about a 5 mile loop, so you can run it twice ). Best *hills* in Houston short of running in a parking garage. 5 minute commute to downtown, reverse commute to Galleria and other points west. Prime location for a runner.
thanks for the info guys. i'll be sure to e-mail you B.T. and of course I told my parents the news and the first thing out of their mouth was "Are you sure? maybe you should stay here a few more months to settle in at the job. you shouldn't rush into anything. make a budget and do a lot of research to figure out where you can afford to live." screw that, I'm outtie. the sooner the better. Definteley before July 1! again thanks for the input.
That's the exact complex I was talking about. I live right down the street and use the pool there all the time. Another good thing about the area is that there is a nice covered b-ball court a 5 min. walk away in Spott's park.
Congrats on the job drapg!!!! As for apartments, you will definitely want to look at the real estate classifieds to see ads from individuals who own condos and are looking to rent them out. By the way...I had no idea you were back in H-town. I'd be great to kick back at a sports bar and watch the Rox next season.
I'd like to do the same thing next spring (I come back to Houston after I graduate from UT this fall)
That complex is bayou park village. My wife used to live there when she was single. Here's some ratings and rent info (check for accuracy) http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/vccbc/0/TX/Houston/_n_/15/_n_/#prices
There are a lot of apartments west of the loop on Westheimer and Richmond. You might consider looking in this area as well. There are a lot more options, and much more reasonably priced than the area around Memorial Park. Another option would be just to the South. There are a number of apartments along Braeswood (and around Meyerland) -- and one of the longest and best running biking trails goes along Braes Bayou.
