As the 4th largest city in the country, Houston offers a wide range of housing for renters. That means that there is a neighborhood for everyone and a property type for everyone. Houston apartment communities demonstrate a strong commitment to being pet-friendly, so pet owners shouldn't find that as a barrier to renting. Houston is a great place to live and work and it is only getting better. The pace of growth over the last 5 years is nation-leading. That means the apartment rental landscape is changing weekly! That means more choices for you but also more decisions to make.

Finding the perfect Houston neighborhood

ULR agents will help you sort through the wide variety of neighborhoods. From the eclectic and colorful Montrose to the chic and glamorous River Oaks to the grand Galleria neighborhoods, we know our stuff because we live here! Neighborhoods all have unique personalities to explore but proximity to your office is important, as well. While mileage will play a role in your evaluation, you'll also want to consider traffic as that can be deceiving here. Finally, finding the neighborhood for your lifestyle that places you near your top restaurants, nightlife, and shopping is important, as well. Ask your ULR agent to tell you about there favorite local hotspots while you search for an apartment to call home.

Here are a few of the top Houston neighborhoods where there are a huge selection of luxury apartments and cool lofts:

• Montrose
• Galleria
• Energy Corridor
• Heights
• River Oaks/ Upper Kirby
• Medical Center
• Downtown
• Midtown
• Museum District
• Greenway Plaza
• Woodlands/Spring
• Bellaire
• Rice Military
• Rice Village
• Conroe

ULR filters all the apartments and lofts the city offers and compiled a list of the best. Are you big on minimalism, clean lines, and opaque colors reminiscent of Loyd Wright design? Do you love the charm and warmth of a classic bungalow where you can stretch your feet on the porch? Maybe you want a "hard loft" in a historic factory or warehouse with soaring brick walls and wood rafters? Do you want the privacy of a town home or house or do you want the social scene of an apartment community with a pool, gym, and clubhouse? Houston has it and we can find it for you.

One of the obvious places to find loft apartments is downtown. However, other great neighborhoods to search are the Heights, …