Where to Live in Houston? - The Heights



Coach Qiji used his photography skills to take a picture of a neighborhood
in the Heights after a rainstorm

• Why did you choose to live in the Heights?
• It is a relatively central location and close to I-10, which helps provide easy access to the College Forward office. It was also recommended to me by Becky (Program Manager) as a great place to live at.
• How long have you lived there?
• I moved to the Heights in January of this year.
• What are a few things you like about the area you live in?
• My favorite thing about living in this area is the bike trail located near my house. It is a 12 mile path that I like to utilize quiet often. I also like the fact that the neighborhood is quiet and very safe. And lastly, it is a family orientated/young professional sort of area so you always see people walking around.
• What are a few things you do not like about the area?
• I love this area of town, so no complaints!
• What are your neighbors like?
• Working professionals whom you almost never see during the day.
• How much does it cost to live there?
• I pay $400 per month, which includes all bills! (Electricity, gas, water, Internet, and cable) I actually found the apartment through Craigslist.
• If some of our future Houstonians have more questions, would you mind if they contacted you?
• Sure! You can reach me at qwang@collegeforward.org

Where to Live in Houston? - Baytown

Poolside at Camden Baytown

AmeriCorps VISTA Harry's apartment

• Why did you choose to live at Camden Baytown apartments?
• I chose to live at the Camden Baytown because it's seven minutes from the College Forward Houston office and it's a nice gated apartment complex.
• How long have you lived there?
• I've lived there for five months.
• What are a few things you like about the complex?
• I like that there is a business center with internet access, a swimming pool, and a fitness room with all nice equipment.
• What are a few things you do not like the complex?
• It's hard to meet people my age at the complex.
• What are your neighbors like?
• I have a diverse set of neighbors that I barely see because most of them are from Baytown and really don't need to interact with others. They have family all over the community.
• How much does it cost to live there?
• Prices vary greatly. I live in a two bedroom apartment with another roommate and I pay $414 in rent and around $90 a month in utilities. This includes water, light, and cable. Unfortunately, no internet.
• If some of our future Houstonians have more questions, would you mind if they contacted you?
• Of course! My email address is hgilliard@collegeforward.org

Check out the apartment website: http://apartments.camdenliving.com/houston-tx-apartments/camden-baytown/default.aspx

Where to Live in Houston? - Montrose Area

Roommates and best friends for life: Christi and Dustin

• Why did you choose to live at Gaslight Square Apartments? How long have you lived there?
• Dustin: We've lived there for 8 months. It was affordable and is a great location and a perk that came with it was free cable and Internet.
• What are a few things you like about the complex?
• Dustin: The management lives on site so they are easily accessible and they are constantly renovating the complex. It is close to major grocery stores like Kroger and night life entertainment. I also really like that it is close to the Metrorail, which can easily take you to downtown and all the sports arenas. So if you wanted to catch a Texans, Rockets, Aeros, and Dynamos game- you can easily do that. Oh and they have an on-sight laundry facility.
• Christi: A dollar to wash a dollar to dry! Oh and I really like the fact that it is an LGBT friendly community. It is also a very unique area of Houston because they have a lot of independently owned restaurants.
• Dustin: Also, being from Chicago I like to walk around the city a lot and just explore Houston. The Montrose area is a great place to walk around because it is very pedestrian friendly. In a two mile radius, I can walk to Downtown, Mid-town- which has lots of bars and restaurants, Hermann Park, Rice University area and the Museum District.
• What are a few things you do not like about the complex?
• Dustin: The outside is dated anddd I have low sink pressure so it makes the process of washing the dishes a little lengthy
• Christi: When you wash the dishes...
• What are your neighbors like?
• Dustin: Most of the neighbors in the complex are probably from young 20's and early 30's, single professionals. Nice people but they generally keep to themselves.
• How much does it cost to live there?
• Dustin: Splitting a two-bedroom, I pay $437.50 and that includes everything except electricity. Since you're gone most of the day the electricity is not bad- we pay around $45 a person (on an expensive month)
• If some of our future Houstonians have more questions, would you mind if they contacted you?
• Dustin: Yeah of course! They can reach me at dduncan@collegeforward.org
• Christi: Sure! Email me at cgarza@collegeforward.org

**Apartment website: http://littellproperties.gdx2.us/gaslight.html