Apartment Hunt

Is It Actually More Expensive to Rent in the Loop?

It really depends on what you’re looking for.

02/03/2025 By Uvie Bikomo

Survival Guide

What to Do If You’re Facing Eviction in Houston

We talk to a Legal Aid attorney about options now that COVID-19 protections have phased out.

06/10/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Luxe Living

The Houston High-Rise Apartments That May Be Worth $2,000 (Maybe)

From offering amazing downtown views to smart home technology, the city’s newest luxury properties are competing for high-earning residents.

06/07/2024 By Sofia Gonzalez

Moving On Up

Houston Rent Prices Increased, but Trail Behind the State’s Average

New data reveals that Houston saw the 24th highest monthly rent surge in the country.

04/19/2022 By Ile-Ife Okantah

Market Mayhem

Rent and Real Estate Prices Continue To Rise In Houston

A new study finds that soon-to-be homeowners are becoming less likely to buy a home due to higher rates.

12/01/2021 By Craig Hayes

Howdy, Neighbor

Houston Saw an Influx of Renters Last Year. Here's What We Know about Them

A new report introduces us to these New-stonians, telling us where they come from and how much money they probably make.

04/15/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

Space City, Spaced Out

The State of Houston's Rental Market As 2021 Kicks Off

Spoiler: League City is hot.

01/04/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

Money, Money, Money

Is Houston Still a Cheap Place to Live?

Houston has always had a reputation of being a super-affordable city—but is it outgrowing that image?

12/31/2018 By Dianna Wray

Rising Rents

Find the Right Apartment: a Hunting How-To

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

06/30/2014 By John Lomax

Features

The Rent Race

It’s no secret that finding a great apartment in Houston is harder than ever. What’s going on? And what’s the best way to zip past the competition and come out a winner?

06/24/2014 By Peter Holley and John Lomax Illustrations by Andrew J. Nilsen

TALES OF OLD MONTROSE

Lamenting the Death of Montrose Is an Old Game

A 34-year-old Houston City article reads like it was written this year.

03/12/2014 By John Lomax

Rants

Dept. of Rants: Rising Rent in the Austin of Houston

If you think Montrose just ain’t what it used to be, you’re not alone.

03/03/2014 By John Lomax