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Housing Guide 2021 REVIEWS & ADVICE FROM STUDENTS DURING THE 2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR UH PHARMACY HOUSING GUIDE 2021 HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES Intelligent Apartment Search TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE Start with the Housing Facts section. This section should help you determine the type of apartment you'd 3 HOUSING FACTS like to live in and how much you should expect to pay Our data on housing in rent. Read about diferent neighborhoods and narrow down your search to parts of the city that you like most. 4 ABOUT VERYAPT Using the VeryApt site alongside this Use the Apartment Ratings section to identify the guide best apartment buildings across the categories (e.g. best amenities, highest rated) that matter most to you. 5 NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW Most popular neighborhoods for Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set UHCOP students up appointments for the apartments you like most. 6 Macgregor 8 Downtown Houston 9 Midtown ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE 10 Montrose All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real renters in Houston. We asked students to rate their apartments on a scale of 1-10 across six categories: 11 DATA TABLE Compiled from UHCOP student reviews 13 APARTMENT RATINGS Top apartments, based on the feedback of UHCOP students 13 Most Popular Overall Value Management 14 Highest Rated 15 Best for Amenities 16 Best for Value 18 LANDLORDS Ratings for landlords and management Amenities Location Safety companies Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment buildings for UHCOP students. If you are interested in additional data that is not in the guide or have a housing question, you can reach us at [email protected]. DISCLAIMER: The reviews and ratings presented throughout the guide and the VeryApt website do not refect the opinions, position, or endorsement of VeryApt. The responses and reviews presented are solely those of the survey respondents. VeryApt assumes no responsibility for readers' or users' interpretation of the data. The results do not in any way constitute a warranty or representation by VeryApt as to the quality, safety, or other features of a property. We encourage you to check all available sources of information about properties prior to renting. Where students live Who students live with 18% Bella Vista & Graduate Hospital 14% Rittenhouse Square & 7% Alone Fitler Square 48% Spouse/partner 12% Fishtown & Northern 44% Roommate Liberties (excluding spouse/ 11% Broader Center City partner) 45% Other 30% of students live with pets What type of properties What size residences students students live in live in 32% Houses 33% One bedroom 32% Brownstones 30% Two bedrooms 15% Townhouses 37% Three or more 12% Condos bedrooms 10% Apartments Distribution of property ratings Average rent by apartment size $1,395 1 BR $1,800 2 BR $2,528 3 BR 11% 22% 19% 48% $3,000 0 - 6.9 7 - 7.9 8 - 8.9 9+ 4+ BR Rent vs own Commute methods 63% Rent 37% Own 15% 25% 10% 40% Walk Drive Public Bike Transit NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for UHCOP students 1 Macgregor 2 Downtown Other Neighborhoods 40% of UHCOP students 30% of UHCOP students less than 5% each MacGregor is a great place to live if Downtown Houston is the heart of the you’re a UHCOP student looking to live city. Locals love the area because it stays 5 Greater Third Ward as close to class as possible. Although true to its Texas roots, but it's not it's not the central nightlife/social spot outdated by any means. There is plenty for UH grad students, the easy access to of nightlife in the area as well and it 6 Museum District campus makes it a fair trade-of for makes for a fun place to be. some. 7 West University 3 Midtown 4 Montrose 8 Bellaire 10% of UHCOP students 10% of UHCOP students Midtown is a jam-packed area that hosts Originally imagined as a strictly a lot of young professionals/ grad residential neighborhood, Montrose has students looking to enjoy the city's best morphed into Houston's most eccentric nightlife options. Renters here thrive on spot with neon-lit tattoo parlors, 24-hour living in a vibrant, exciting neighborhood drive-thrus, and covered bungalows. and you can really feel the energy when Renters love the area for being full of top- you walk the streets. notch restaurants/bars as well as arts & cultural venues. 4 Macgregor Convenient and Afordable ABOUT MACGREGOR MacGregor is located just south of UH. With its distance from town, the prices for living in this area are much more afordable than Third Ward or living in Downtown Houston. The commute is also extremely quick. Popular for students Residential Peaceful MEDIAN RENTS IN MACGREGOR $700 $860 $1,000 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT MACGREGOR Review by UHCOP Student 5755 HERMANN Review by UHCOP Student VILLAS MACGREGOR The neighborhood is relatively safe with townhomes I walk to and from school and have never had any issues and Hermann park nearby. There are always people with people around here. Even has a trail that I can run walking their pets or biking. on so I love that. The neighborhood is beautiful and I can even walk to class on most days. 5 Downtown Houston The Heart Of The City ABOUT DOWNTOWN HOUSTON Downtown Houston is the heart of the city - you can fnd the newly constructed Central Business District, pro sports teams like the Astros and Rockets, as well as the renowned Houston Theater District all in this area. Renters here enjoy being close to the Market Square Park area where there are popular bars like La Carafe and the OKRA Charity Saloon. The area is still developing so new restaurants are constantly popping up. Market Square Park Clean & Friendly New Restaurants and Bars MEDIAN RENTS IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON $1,150 $1,450 $1,900 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT DOWNTOWN HOUSTON Review by UHCOP Student FRANKLIN LOFTS Review by Local Resident GATEWAY ON CULLEN Being downtown has its ups and downs. Can feel a bit Lots of restaurants and bars in Downtown. The most unsafe at night. However, it is fun to be right in the social part of Houston with lots of college students middle of the action. Also very close to all of the other living here because of all the nearby universities. trendy neighborhoods in Houston. 6 Midtown Happening Spot for Young Professionals/Grad Students ABOUT MIDTOWN Renters here thrive on living in a vibrant, exciting neighborhood and you can really feel the energy when you walk the streets. It provides easy access to downtown and most of Houston freeways are within a fve minute drive so commuting shouldn't be an issue. Students love this area because it is in a great location with it being near everything. Popular Spot Good Nightlife Young Professionals/Grad Students Never a Dull Moment MEDIAN RENTS IN MIDTOWN $1,250 $1,350 $2,000 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT MIDTOWN Review by UHCOP Student 3800 MAIN Review by UHCOP Student CALAIS The area is really cleaning up. You are right down the Gentrifed about 15 years ago, Midtown is rapidly street from HEB, Whole Foods, and Randalls. There are becoming a favorite for urban-oriented young and mid- so many social spots in this area. This is the cheapest career professionals who seek a balance between a safest apartment in the area right now. walkable community and easy access to lots of entertainment options. 7 Montrose Houston's Most Eccentric Neighborhood ABOUT MONTROSE While Houston isn't known for being one of the most walkable cities in the country, Montrose is the exception. It's a four-square-mile neighborhood that is home to a young, hip crowd and ofers a lot to experience as well providing great access to campus. Eccentric Lively Walkable Not a bad Commute MEDIAN RENTS IN MONTROSE $1,225 $1,410 $2,040 Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT MONTROSE Review by UHCOP Student 1419 HAWTHRONE Review by Local Resident THE SUSANNE Montrose is a very young and vibrant neighborhood. Lots of bars, cafe shops, and restaurants. You fnd There are lots of bars and restaurants. It can get a little people walking/jogging the streets. Close to Midtown. crowded on weekend nights. It is very centrally located for the city. 8 KEY APARTMENT •••• Excellent for a category $$$$ $1980+ per renter ••• Great $$$ $1770- $1979 •• Average $$ $1620- $1769 RATINGS • Below average $ < $1620 * Prices subject to change and may vary signifcantly by room type Property Type Rating Price Range Most PopularBest for PetsBest for FamiliesManagementAmenities Value Social Safety 1110-1120 Beacon Street Apt 8 $$$ ••• •••• ••• ••• ••• 1125-1127 Commonwealth Ave Apt 8 $$ •• • ••• •• 1325 Commonwealth Condo 8 •• •• • ••• 1330 Boylston Apt 10 $$$$ •••• •••• ••• • 1334 Commonwealth Apt 7 $$ • • • ••• 1375-1377 Commonwealth Avenue Apt 5.5 $$ •• • • • 1376 Commonwealth Avenue Apt 9 $ •••• ••• •••• •••• 14 Buswell Apt 7.5 $$$ •• •• •• • 15 North Beacon Apt 9 $$$ •• •••• •••• •• 1800-1820 Commonwealth Ave. Apt 7 $$ ••• •• • •• 32 James St. Condo 7 • •• ••• ••• 321 Summit Avenue Apt 6 $ •• • • • 460 Harrison Avenue Apt 9 $$$$ •••• •••• •• •••• 580 Commonwealth Avenue Apt 8.3 $$ ••• •••• ••• • 85 Brainerd Apt 9 $$$ ••• ••• •••• ••• Avalon Exeter Apt 10 $$$$ •••• •••• •••• •••• BostonView Apartments Apt 6 $$$$ • • •• • Commonwealth Apartments Apt 7 $ • •• •• •• Dexter Park Apt 6 $$$ • ••• • •• Gardner Street Apartments Apt 8 $ • ••• •• •••• Greenway Court Apartments Apt 9 •••• ••• ••• •••• Kelton Court Condo 8 $ ••• • •••• •• Park Vale Lofts Apt 9 •••• •• •••• •••• The Gateway Apt 9 $ •••• ••• •••• ••• Third Square Apt 7.3 $$$$ ••• •••• •• •••• ** Buildings with fewer than 3 reviews or ratings below 7.0 are not listed in this guide but reviews can be found online at VeryApt.com.
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