Houston Neighborhoods-Greenway Plaza

Greenway Plaza is one of my favorite affordable walkable areas. Sure, it’s not as happening as downtown or midtown, but it’s significantly more affordable. There are several newer apartment communities starting in the low $1300s with a few older options in the $1100 and $1200s. Brand new communities are starting in the $1500s.  With plenty of retail and restaurant options on Weslayan Street and Richmond Avenue, plus a movie theater, this neighborhood is a good starting place for someone on a budget. Plus, many of Houston’s commercial offices are in Greenway Plaza; so, you could walk to work! Did I mention Central Market and Costco are over here?

A couple of my favorite restaurants are in Greenway Plaza (and Highland Village.) Thai Cottage is known for really loading their food with spice and it’s cheap! Oporto Wine Cafe is a charming tapas bistro with a blend of Portuguese and Indian styles (visit the sister restaurant, The Queen Vic in Upper Kirby.) If you have a craving for solid reputable chains, head over to Highland Village for P.F. Chang’s or RA Sushi. Central Market has an outstanding prepared foods section.

This area is not bustling with night life, but there are a few things to do. Stay at Oporto and sip wine, mosey over to Buffalo Wild Wings or take a 5 minute Uber to theUpper Kirby District.

All of the newer apartment communities have on-site dog parks and are pet friendly. Most dogs are accepted everywhere and of course cats are welcome. The closest dog park is Danny Jackson Family Bark Park just south of interstate 59. It’s huge  with big dog and small dog areas, large lakes and shaded seating for owners. They have a dog bath too and the park is only a short 5 minute drive.

Average Home Purchase Price:$550,595*

Average One Bedroom Rental Rate – Privately Owned: $1440**

Average One Bedroom Rental Rate – Class A Apartment: $1311***

*data calculated on May 5, 2015 from HAR.com using houses, townhouses & condominiums sold in the “Greenway Plaza, Highland Village,MidLane and Afton Oaks” market areas in the previous 90 days with at least 1 bedroom and an average square footage of 1977 square feet. This average rate does not take into account studio or efficiency condominiums.

** data calculated on May 5, 2015 from HAR.com using one bedroom condominiums and apartments leased in the “Greenway Plaza, Highland Village,MidLane and Afton Oaks” market areas in the previous 90 days ranging in size, quality and condition. This average rate does not take into account studio or efficiency lease options.

*** data calculated on May 5, 2015 using the most recent “best rate available within 60 days” published on UrbanLeasing.com for traditional one bedroom one bathroom apartments at Class A apartment communities in the “Greenway Plaza and River Oaks (select)” market areas that are within the geographical boundaries of Memorial Heights. A “Class A” apartment is new or recently updated, well maintained and offers luxury finishes, gated access, on-site parking, washer and dryer, and amenities include at minimum a pool, fitness center and cyber café. This average rate does not take into consideration studio or efficiency apartment homes. The team at UrbanLeasing.com updates rates on a daily basis as market data becomes available.

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