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Living in South Houston, TX

Many of those who are looking to rent an apartment near Houston, Texas, seek a space that they can return to each day and feel at home. Compared to many of the crammed cities in other areas of the country, Houston proves that everything is, if fact, bigger in Texas. The city, though home to a trademark skyline of towering buildings and several concentrated hot spots, in some areas sprawls and rolls through the eastern part of the Lone Star State. Luckily for those who are looking for a South Houston apartment, the sprawl crawls right into the suburbs, giving ample space for all potential renters to pursue their leisure activities.

Amid the grid-like streets and comfortable South Houston apartments, residents can stroll upon the Glenbrook Park Golf Course for a round in the pleasant Texas weather. This impressive course, the second oldest in the Houston area, was once part of the Rio Rita Country Club and host to the Houston Open, but has since been opened to the public, to the delight of those renting apartments in South Houston.

The Glenbrook Park Golf Course is located along the scenic Sims Bayou, which provides a stunning ambiance for golfers, but also once caused concerns about flooding. As a result, the course was redesigned in the 1980s, and residents with South Houston apartments now play on seven new holes that were unavailable to the golfers who swung their clubs in 1924, when the course first opened.

Explore apartments for rent in the South Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. ApartmentGuide.com offers listings of South Houston apartments, photos, floorplans, maps and neighborhood information.

Who Lives Here

South Houston Demographics

Education

High School

52%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

3%

Master's

1%

Doctorate

33%

Family Size

2 people

25%

3 people

18%

4 people

23%

5 people

20%

6+ people

14%

Household Income

0-50k

54%

50-100k

31%

100-150k

11%

150-200k

2%

200k+

1%

Age

0-10

18%

10-20

17%

20-45

34%

45-65

22%

65+

9%

Getting Around South Houston

South Houston Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

25%

15-30 Mins

30%

30-40 Mins

19%

40-60 Mins

14%

60+ Mins

12%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 6969

Walk Score®

Walkable

No

Say 7 of 9 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 7 of 9 renters

Percentage: 6363

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

No

Say 7 of 9 renters

Top Scores: Health, Parks, Art

Things To Do In South Houston

Top Score

Health and Fitness

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Looking good! South Houston scores high for health and fitness.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. 75% fewer gyms than average
  3. 66% fewer gyms than areas of a similar size

Parks

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

South Houston is shrubby, not shabby.

  1. Few parks per resident
  2. 100% fewer parks than average
  3. 100% fewer parks than areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

South Houston has the right frame of mind for art.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. 100% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. 100% fewer fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Nightlife

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Nightlife is on the rocks in South Houston.

  1. A high number of bars and clubs per resident
  2. Significantly more bars and clubs than average
  3. Significantly more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Grocery Stores

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The food shops around here are few and far between.

  1. A high number of grocery stores per resident
  2. Significantly more grocery stores than average
  3. Significantly more grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

South Houston serves up a dining scene that's only lukewarm.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. 24% fewer restaurants than average
  3. 5% fewer restaurants than areas of a similar size

Coffee

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The coffee scene is lukewarm in South Houston.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 100% fewer coffee shops than average
  3. 100% fewer coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The retail inventory is low in South Houston.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. 100% fewer shops than average
  3. 100% fewer shops than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

South Houston could do with more oppawtunities for pets.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. 75% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 69% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Medical Care

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

We have a bone to pick with this South Houston's access to medical care.

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. 100% fewer medical facilities than average
  3. 100% fewer medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Honk if you see a gas station.

  1. A high number of gas stations per resident
  2. An average number of gas stations
  3. 82% more gas stations than areas of a similar size

What Renters Are Saying

South Houston Features

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 9 of 9 renters

Area Has Litter

No

Say 8 of 9 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 8 of 9 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 8 of 9 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

Yes

Say 7 of 9 renters

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 7 of 9 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 7 of 9 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 6 of 9 renters

Well Lit

Yes

Say 6 of 9 renters

Busy Streets

Yes

Say 6 of 9 renters

Near Grocery Stores

No

Say 6 of 9 renters

Nearby Parks

No

Say 6 of 9 renters

Quiet Area

No

Say 6 of 9 renters

Safe For Families

No

Say 6 of 9 renters

Tree Lined Streets

No

Say 6 of 9 renters

Maintained Yards

No

Say 6 of 9 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 8 of 9 renters

Near Highways

No

Say 8 of 9 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 8 of 9 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 9 of 9 renters

South Houston Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in South Houston

5/10

Matthys Elementary School

Grades PK-4 • Public

5/10

South Houston Elementary School

Grades PK-4 • Public

5/10

Pearl Hall Elementary School

Grades PK-4 • Public

5/10

Freeman Elementary School

Grades PK-4 • Public

5/10

Patterson Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

3/10

L.F. Smith Elementary School

Grades PK-4 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

All About

Living in South Houston, TX

Many of those who are looking to rent an apartment near Houston, Texas, seek a space that they can return to each day and feel at home. Compared to many of the crammed cities in other areas of the country, Houston proves that everything is, if fact, bigger in Texas. The city, though home to a trademark skyline of towering buildings and several concentrated hot spots, in some areas sprawls and rolls through the eastern part of the Lone Star State. Luckily for those who are looking for a South Houston apartment, the sprawl crawls right into the suburbs, giving ample space for all potential renters to pursue their leisure activities.

Amid the grid-like streets and comfortable South Houston apartments, residents can stroll upon the Glenbrook Park Golf Course for a round in the pleasant Texas weather. This impressive course, the second oldest in the Houston area, was once part of the Rio Rita Country Club and host to the Houston Open, but has since been opened to the public, to the delight of those renting apartments in South Houston.

The Glenbrook Park Golf Course is located along the scenic Sims Bayou, which provides a stunning ambiance for golfers, but also once caused concerns about flooding. As a result, the course was redesigned in the 1980s, and residents with South Houston apartments now play on seven new holes that were unavailable to the golfers who swung their clubs in 1924, when the course first opened.

Explore apartments for rent in the South Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. ApartmentGuide.com offers listings of South Houston apartments, photos, floorplans, maps and neighborhood information.

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