Renting in the Booming Bayou City: Houston Studios a Top Choice for Young Renters

There’s no better time to move to Houston. With rent growth slower than most major cities and a number of up-and-coming neighborhoods, it presents the perfect opportunity to rent a great place, at a great price, in a great city.

Many people are doing just that, too. In fact, Houston was No. 1 on Forbes’ list of fastest-growing cities in the country last year, and it’s no wonder why: with lots of jobs, great sports teams, and tons to see, do, and experience, Houston offers the perfect home for young professionals and families alike.

Though the city’s main economic industry – the oil and gas sector – has seen a decline as of late, Houston’s economy is still doing fairly well. In fact, employment in the city is actually up slightly from 2015. Jobs in leisure, hospitality, education, health services and government saw the most gains over the last year.

While the average rent for all property types in the city is just over $1,000 a month, a studio apartment in Houston is a mere $768. Think affordable Houston may be the right place to plant your roots? Let’s take a look at 5 awesome studio apartments in The Bayou City you can rent right now!

#1. Turtle Pointe, Midwest Houston, $630, 576 sq. ft.

Located just around the corner from Houston’s Galleria Mall and the bustling Westheimer area, Turtle Pointe offers a great home for all ages. The community boasts three swimming pools, a sundeck, a 24-hour fitness center, a dog park, a business center, indoor racquetball and basketball courts, a heated spa and more. Some units even come with wood-burning fireplaces!

#2. 230 West Alabama, Neartown-Montrose, $980, 420 sq. ft.

230 West Alabama offers you something the others on the list just can’t touch: the absolute perfect location – especially for young people. Close to not just top universities like Rice and University of Houston, it’s also near dozens of museums, bars, restaurants and more, meaning there’s never a shortage of things to do. Throw in the community’s pool, Jacuzzi and rooftop patio with downtown views, and you can’t get much better than this.

#3. Post Midtown Square, Midtown, $1,105, 490 sq. ft.

It may be a bit pricier than your average Houston studio, but Post Midtown Square studios range from 490 to 776 square feet – a spacious find for any one-bedroom apartment! It’s also located near the medical center, downtown and the Galleria, making morning commutes and weekend shopping trips a breeze, and its three resort-style swimming pools are perfect for the hot Houston summers.

#4. District at Memorial, Spring Branch, $1,175, 572 sq. ft.

The beautiful District at Memorial apartment community is situated on the west side of town in the neighborhood of Spring Branch, a historic Houston community with lots of local flair. The complex offers a fitness center, a courtyard, an on-site dog park, a pool, a sundeck, and a resident recycling program. Units even include garden tubs, balconies, and all stainless steel appliances!

#5. SOLA Uptown River Oaks, River Oaks, $1,305, 542 sq. ft.

Located in the upscale area of River Oaks, the SOLA offers residents easy access to uptown, downtown, and all the best areas of Houston. Though pricing is on the higher end, SOLA boasts plenty of amenities to make up for it, including a pet park, a pool, a sundeck with free Wi-Fi, a fitness center with spin room, a game room, a rec room and covered parking. In addition to their stunning views, individual units even have gourmet kitchens, complete with granite countertops and tiled backsplashes.

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