5 Things Nobody Tells You About Apartments In Houston 😩 + *BONUS TIPS*

[@theblackestbeauty]

You gotta be careful which area you move to with multiple complexes in close proximity to each other. There can be conflicts between the young people... ie: fights, shooting,etc. Don’t be lulled into a false sense of security with the gates.

[@shandiraprice]

Not so much in upscale areas

[@nikkinicole5216]

What areas would you recommend?

[@Paradox4152]

It depends still, because you can have one block that’s upscale and turn the next and it’s not up to par.

[@neverhungryagain2187]

@Sis Taneka Israel idiot the bad neighborhoods will eventually get knocked down. Can’t tear down everything at once

[@frthepeple8815]

Which area would you prefer for upscale and upscale on a budget?

[@ten6222]

Also if your budget is above $1800 get a realtor!!!! You don’t pay them the apartment does and they will find your perfect spot no hassle

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Great Tip!

[@Ninapopwilliamschannel]

Absolutely! I moved from chicago to houston about 5yrs ago and that’s what i noticed the pool, balcony, walk-in and they all have ac… and i was paying $587 when i first moved here… i love it!

[@blackice7408]

How much now - especially since after covid n the economy is unstable

[@Attunedtokinn]

Hi, can I ask what area did you live in when you were paying $587 mo. I’m currently trying to find a spot myself so if you could tell me the exact name of the apartments that would be helpful

[@Ninapopwilliamschannel]

@@blackice7408 everything is way more expensive now 😭

[@qubilahmui5398]

What apartment complex or do u suggest, etc?

[@chelsey359]

They not all good, lived here my whole life n I’m struggling to find an apartment without bugs, dealing with bs leasing office n etc. so make sure you yelp every apartments the residents will tell you wassup.

[@chazgotyourtongue9552]

True . Have You Found one yet ? me too ! My lease is almost up

[@mikaylakimberly]

I was thinking of moving there but I might still live in Texas probably not Houston I don’t do bugs

[@nec299]

Yes. I am not used to the roaches here! The apartments here are the same as Chicago prices but Houston pays less money for jobs

[@neverhungryagain2187]

@@chazgotyourtongue9552 I see you

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

True

[@neworleansmade504]

Really like apartments coming with washers and dryers in them

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

IKR! It’s the best!

[@pocahontas4583]

I’m from the Chicago area. I grew up in the south suburbs and lived in the Hyde Park and south shore area for 6 years before I moved to Houston in 2012. The type of apartments you’d see in Houston are more like what you’d see in the suburbs or the luxury apartments in Chicago. It’s definitely available in Chicago but you’ll pay more for it. But the suburbs of Chicago are a lot more affordable. Houston seems to be the opposite, suburbs are more expensive. As for parking, although you don’t have to park on the street most complexes are very strict about parking in their lot. You’ll still deal with towing issues and get a notice on your car saying that they’re going to tow it for things like flat tire, expired registration, etc. For me Houston more comparable to living in the suburbs of Chicago. Although I never experienced towing issues with apartments in the suburbs of Chicago. They didn’t monitor the parking that hard. But I spent most of my time living in the house I grew up in Illinois. So apartment living in general was different to me.

[@MakingMackenziee]

Me sitting in my expensive ass Chicago apartment with no parking, no pool, no patio, no dishwasher, no in unit washer and dryer. And they raise the rent every year.

[@neverhungryagain2187]

Sad

[@zeeqq105]

Welcome to my life in Bk, NY. Smdh

[@mayteforte6365]

I just rented an apartment and found your video after . I can confirm everything you said is absolutely on point . :)

[@neverhungryagain2187]

So many apartments 😩

[@angellgonzalezmarcano6228]

Same!!

[@revilsdr]

you definitely have to read the reviews on pest control because the older and cheaper the apartment is the more likely you're going to experience roaches. And unfortunately, if one of your neighbors is not very clean, they're going to have pest which will keep coming into your apartment as well.

[@cutiepiea3687]

Is there mice?

[@1Karla.]

There are still many apt complexes here that lack a walk-in closet, patio or balcony, gym and washer/dryer. I moved from one in Feb, it's an older community (very well maintained) and l just found out they went up by $220 for the size l was in. Makes no sense to me because there are no updates in that complex, only the location is really good and it's safer than many. Also, don't depend on management to tell you if they flooded. Try to find a resident who's been there for a while. That's how l found out that last apt l was in flooded. Management told be no but a longtime resident told me they did.

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Thank you for sharing!

[@dynamicb7178]

Can u make a video over the houston flood map; And best places to move to, to avoid flooding?

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Hope you found this on Google? 😀

[@NixNac]

I really enjoyed the tip of viewing apartments of different price ranges just to have an idea of the renting scene!

[@chuckbasher3515]

Yes that was golden

[@j3st3rjok3r]

From Miami and just came back from a trip to Houston. Ran into a childhood and lost my shiiii when he told me how much his apartment is by some area called galleria? $1350 for a MASSIVE 1/1, with all the amenities you mentioned. That exact unit in Miami, and location and set up.....you're easily looking at $2300, starting! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@chocolateradiance7216]

Galleria isn't a good area..lots of crime

[@poetryaddict1]

Moving to Houston at the end of the year from Minneapolis. Can't wait! Thanks for all the great information!

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

You’re welcome!

[@regrich8795]

All facts i live in the suburbs of Dallas and moved from Chicago never have i seen so many beautiful homes and apartment complexes in my life. Illinois is so behind in my opinion compared to Texas i have a very nice apartment with an indoor parking garage 👌🏽

[@shaunamcclendon1147]

As a Californian I'm mind blown looking at prices and amenities in Houston.

[@chocl8te]

IKR

[@DebraJohnson]

These prices are sky high now compared to what they were just a couple of years ago.

[@shaunamcclendon1147]

@@DebraJohnson I moved out to the dfw area 3 months ago and was able to lock in a good price luckily. It was 1700 for a 1 bedroom when I left California.

[@giltgirl1]

Me too omg

[@shaunamcclendon1147]

Yeah I moved to the DFW a year ago and it's obviously cheaper than CA but honestly I'm not sure it's enough to justify moving 20hrs away. There are a lot more job opportunities and rental opportunities out here and it feels less crowded so def pluses! I think people in Houston might be a littler nicer from what I encountered but there isn't really a whole lot of southern hospitality in the dfw. Weather isn't too bad. Summer is hot. Winter got a little icey but it was cool. Just some feedback for my CA people! Oh yeah and the Bbq... the best!

[@imbadash8675]

#movingtohouston from ohio im excited. im going all by myself and baely know anyone! i appreciate your tips so much

[@kiaj.d.5855]

I’m from Ohio and live in Houston.

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

I did the same thing! You are so welcome… how did it go??

[@Prttyrddvlvt]

I just moved from Chicago to Houston 3 weeks ago. This was indeed helpful

[@eliselashay_]

I’m moving from Chicago to Houston in May. Would love to connect!

[@Prttyrddvlvt]

@@eliselashay_ I would love that. What social media do you have??

[@galacticnomad734]

liking the visit since we both from Chicago :) thanks for the info #thinkingaboutmovingtohouston

[@robertewing6762]

I’m moving from Saint Louis to Houston next year can’t wait!!

[@ibeelodhi1327]

Same

[@cullentodd6085]

Houston is lit af

[@shaanaceewilson8779]

All of these things are very common in Florida

[@Reefergreenbeats]

Watchin this make me want to move to Houston and im from California

[@5339kimhall]

I’m from Houston have many new friends from California.

[@reneeplatts8989]

Thank you for such great information. You've covered a lot of angles.

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

You are so welcome 🤗

[@sincerelyyoursjenny]

Thinking of moving and this is so helpful!

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Just Jenny Glad to help 🤗

[@jessicafanning1490]

did you move yet?!

[@yolandawilliams3319]

I am moving to Houston from Chicago!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSZSSSZZZZZZ

[@763jaren]

Thank you! Moving to Houston from nyc

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

#itsHoustonforme 🥰 I’m curious... did you know any of these things already? If you found value in this video please thumbs up 👍🏾 babe 😘 and good luck on your apartment search! 🤗

[@Sharifa1321]

Do you recommend any apartments that don’t have pests?? Also you’re skin is GLOWING!!

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

S B I don’t know any specifically but I’m sure you can find some 🤗 and thank you so much ☺️

[@empresslisa6875]

Wow they different in omaha ne

[@empresslisa6875]

Good tips

[@empresslisa6875]

#movingtohouston

[@christiewilliams1704]

Houston for some strange reason has more apartments than houses. 75% of the people there combined, stay in apartments, townhomes that look like apartments and condos. That's the reason for the competition possibly and elaborate amenities.

[@kaeplayallday726]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@wandabanks679]

My daughter and husband moved there 11/2years ago they love I’m 52 and was seriously thinking 🤔 about coming down but have no source of income you talk about apartments any job market info would be great 👍🏾 and my budget is low but don’t have housing asst

[@DarlaGuyton]

Get ready to sweat and deal with our crime, traffic and horrific weather.

[@PersonalizedByVonnaStyles]

Moving to Houston!!!

[@theblackestbeauty]

I’ve never been charged a pest control fee. That’s the job of the complex. Be prepared for pest control to not be effective. They come in and spray baseboards and that’s all.

[@dazzlindee00]

LOL! You need to re-read your lease. It’s there!

[@ChibiGrl]

If they have pests I avoid

[@thepowerofthedivinefeminin6075]

You are gorgeous! I used to live n Houston 10 years ago and I’m thinking of moving back. My sister lives there

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Thank you so much! You should do it 🤗

[@unemployedgirl]

BUGS...BUGS...MASSIVE BUGS!!!

[@ChibiGrl]

How can I avoid the bugs?

[@neverhungryagain2187]

@@terrycrews1760 💯

[@SiSiTVProductions]

I love this!! ❤️❤️ Thank you so much for this video 🤞🏽🥰

[@cathyyout]

thank you for posting this its very helpful

[@lovely5397]

I’m shocked about the amenities in Chicago. We have those same amenities in Kansas City but in our suburbs which wi Johnson County. Point being it’s in the Midwest.

[@olympiatuten727]

Definitely moving My daughter is there she’s waiting on an apartment most of them want 3 months worth of rent first and you to have been on ya job for at least 3-6months and she hasn’t so she’s gotta wait to meet those requirements ugh 😩

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Oh! That’s new! I moved with no job and only paid deposit & 1st… posting a video on that soon! 🤗

[@raheemahmuhammad5910]

#moving to Houston from NJ god willing keep the 🎥 coming 😊💞💚

[@daniellelove1373]

Did you move? I just moved from NJ too

[@raheemahmuhammad5910]

@@daniellelove1373 not yet I have to complete this new job training program once I can get that under my belt I can put in for a day off and come down to look at apartments

[@Mr102185]

I live in Chicago now, and I’m really considering moving to Houston very 🔜. I stay in South Loop. What neighborhood in Houston resembles this type of area here?

[@Unicity711_U.S.A]

Exactly 100% what you said great video

[@yourbudmanotw]

VERY INFORMATIVE

[@RoyalPriesthoodMinistries]

Thanks so much

[@GinaLovesJesus]

#movingtohouston very helpful info! I'm relocating from IL and your advice helped me to be prepared for the extra fees and to be more wise in choosing a apartment to live in. Can you advise me? so far, my top choices are : Saphire resort apartments in nassua bay, Bar Harbor apartments in Seabrook, Harbour Point in Webster and The Madison on the Lake apartments. Do you know of these? recommendations?

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Have you moved yet? How did it go? The best advise I can give is to go in person to see the apartments… you will get a better feel that way 🤗

[@Mzsierra500]

Very informative thank you !

[@Don46th]

Moving to Houston On Friday From Chicago My Friend...Your Video Was Refreshing....Link Uppp

[@crystalgallman7315]

Thank you so much for sharing l plan on coming to find a place for me

[@bellarolyat1621]

I just subscribed I love your energy it’s very welcoming god bless you and your success

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Thank you so much… your comment has made my day! Blessings back to you! ✨💞💫

[@wegrownatural.family]

I’m new here❤️ Thank you for sharing!!

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

You are so welcome!

[@camronwilliams]

YOU'RE AWESOME!!!

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Thaannkk you!

[@narkoreacts9788]

Lol why sis? shit i wanna know to. Yall ain't the only ones that need a spot.

[@SaltAndVi]

Thank you, great video!

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

You’re welcome and thank you!

[@amayanyimah]

Thank you for the incredibly helpful video. God bless you, Jesus is King💗

[@tiarahnicole21]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

You are so welcome 🙂

[@Kkkiahhhh]

This is so helpful, I’m planning on moving to Houston in Feb. 2021 with my kids, my credit isn’t the best but I have the income. I’m coming from Miami, FL where everything goes by credit, I wonder how that works in Houston?

[@imbadash8675]

Im moving febuary as well!

[@femininestar9319]

I moved to Htown in 8/2020...you can actually have an apartment finder that can help you with finding a place for free...and I was told as long as you have the income and at least 550 credit score you should be good

[@chadrobertson8680]

@@femininestar9319 can you help me on this

[@giltgirl1]

In cali, nope not standard neither. I have all that here in Cali and its not cheap!

[@KingPurcival]

#MovingToHouston from NYC

[@rachelcebeci6971]

Good video sis

[@romansalas1696]

#movingtoHouston in August. From the Chicago land area also.

[@pnice0610]

Moving from Baltimore to Houston in August. Thank you

[@jameltanderson]

How is it??I’m thinking about doing the same

[@pnice0610]

@@jameltanderson I love it out here ! Just do a lot of research and visit the area you are looking at before moving. Location is everything out here.

[@Drawblue1]

Same here! Whats a great area to live as a single mom.

[@pnice0610]

@@Drawblue1 hey. I live near the down town area The Heights almost like a fed hill type vibe. But Katy is very suburban 25mins right outside Houston

[@pnice0610]

@@Drawblue1 hey. I live near the down town area The Heights almost like a fed hill type vibe. But Katy is very suburban 25mins right outside Houston

[@sbillinghurst2392]

#houston I am in the process of moving

[@MichelleSmith-jb9qh]

Thank you 😊

[@soniaassila4299]

I am moving to Houston this summer! What area would you recommend for two young women ?

[@derinucci]

Hey, have you found anything? I'm moving in 2 weeks.

[@44acreshomer51]

Sugarland,Katy,Cypress,Woodlands,Spring stay away from the Southwest area

[@arich5419]

Kingwood, River Oaks , Sugar land, & the Woodland

[@Drawblue1]

@@derinucci I'm moving in a few weeks. How has your stay been so far? What area would you recommend for a single mom.

[@ChristenRaquelAugustusraque]

moving to houston

[@MakaveliThaDon444]

Can't wait to go back home to Houston for work and family and establish a business

[@CaptCMoore]

Very informative TY. I live in Dallas. Which neighborhood do you recommend in Houston?❤️

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Galleria/River Oaks/Rice Village… it depends on your vibe 🤗

[@LanceAvion]

It’s amusing that this video popped up for me. I’m thinking about making the opposite move, from Houston to Chicago (or Evanston). What did you like about Houston initially? Also, looking that the date of this video, has living in Houston met your expectations?

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

I have another video on that if you want to hear more… and yes Houston met my expectations! I had so much fun and loved it ☺️

[@cathyyout]

hi planning on moving to Texas next year not sure which area i want to be in but I'm planning on coming to work there first as an agency nurse to see if its a good fit first

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

That’s a great plan! So many opportunities for work in the healthcare industry… Did you move?

[@prettygirljamie1]

I’m moving there too. .. which areas you recommend?

[@konnieyoung9261]

I'm moving to Houston

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Galleria/River Oaks/Downtown

[@kendricksanders7463]

Will 1100.00/month get you a decent apartment in Houston?

[@ItsAscariJay]

Yes

[@aliciaowens3377]

Yes

[@44acreshomer51]

Yes 1 bedroom

[@lolapanda511]

Yes

[@ChibiGrl]

Yes that should be more than enough

[@emilybrown7224]

What’s the difference between Dallas and Houston?

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

I’m not sure… I haven’t been to Dallas yet

[@felicialashaee]

Renters insurance due to hurricanes

[@TheRenaissanceAmazon]

I don’t like all of those generic, modern complexes. It has no character. But being from NY and living in Chicago I can see how Chicago landlords also compete and are actually kind of desperate. But I think Chicago apartments are much nicer. The architecture is way better in Chicago. But what you’re saying doesn’t completely make sense because Chicago has plenty of balcony apartments. I feel like 70% of the city has balconies. D.C. has a lot of those complex buildings as well. It’s like living in a mall. Chicago is the last city where you can find apartments with a living room and dining room and a separate kitchen. Most apartments nowadays don’t have a dining room and the kitchen is in the living room. Also, I live in Chicago and I was required to get renters insurance.

[@CamyOnTheGo]

Great video, new subscriber.

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Thank you! Hope you stick around for the new content 🤗

[@aderinsolatade553]

#moving to Houston can’t wait but under a budget girl😆

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

It can be done!

[@lashawn424]

New subbie. Can you list some of these developments?

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

I did but KZbin took that video down 😩

[@lifeisbeautiful9455]

Hey, I’m looking for a doorman building

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Did you find it? They are there…

[@lifeisbeautiful9455]

@@plantedseedsmanifest I left Texas but thank you 😊

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

@@lifeisbeautiful9455 Aww okay and you’re welcome 🙂

[@dazzlestar06]

Would you say this is the case in any other Texas cities or or cities in general?

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

I’m not sure about other cities in Texas

[@nec299]

Apartments in Houston are mostly gated but that does not ensure security because lot of complexes gates don’t work properly. I feel safer in Chicago area vs. Houston because the crime here is on another than Chicago. It’s not just people shooting each other like Chicago but more crazier crimes, less police patrolling. Houston 👎🏽

[@Lavishlyashleyy]

What part of Chicago you from that makes you feel safe?!😭 cuz that’s one I’ve never heard come out anybody mouth. But I was born and raised on the southside so maybe getting caught in drivebys while walking is just my experience💀🥴

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Lol 😆

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

That was not my experience lol… I felt so safe!

[@nakethacampbell9675]

#moving2houston!!!

[@sheilamorgan9756]

Do they have central air conditioner instead of air conditioner

[@jladybug2647]

Central Air

[@christa3224]

There are definitely some complexes that have window units, but many have central air.

[@beartube86]

I’m from Cleveland Ohio I’m looking for one bedroom In Houston

[@kiaj.d.5855]

I’m from Cleveland!

[@beartube86]

@@kiaj.d.5855 I found a place on the west side of Houston off i 10 west

[@emiller1822]

##Houston

[@mzqueenquanna7568]

#movingtohouston

[@raenaj4749]

Anything is better than Chicago

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

🤣

[@nancywilson346]

MY ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT IS HUGE AND COMES WITH NO UTILITIES.I'M ONLY PAYING $715.00 A MONTH! THE APARTMENT HAS FOUR SWIMMING POOLS AND A TWO LAUNDRY ROOMS FOR THE RESIDENTS.PLUS MAILBOXES!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@All_eyez_on_me1]

What kind of pest have you seen????

[@christa3224]

Massive roaches, also known as "palmetto bugs" or "water bugs." They are everywhere, doesn't matter how rich or poor you are. Spraying only does so much, because they come inside looking for water (hence "water bug"). Welcome to the gulf coast.

[@unemployedgirl]

re: extra fees.. It's the south...you're open to hurricanes 6 months out of the year...MASSIVE BUGS...

[@smw372002able]

Damn, why do you have bugs, I do not have bugs in my place. Maybe yo need to keep your place clean.

[@unemployedgirl]

@@smw372002able houston is built on a swamp...you can be as clean as you want ant STILL HAVE BUGS! There are bugs outside too. So you can't escape them

[@DebraJohnson]

@@smw372002able Houston has outside roaches that can get inside even in nice complexes especially if you live in the actual city. It has nothing to do with keeping your apartment clean. That’s why every complex requires “pest control.”

[@jessekantu9082]

you don't have to be so so SO SO SO SO EXTRA!

Stop hatin’

[@jessekantu9082]

@ telling the truth thats all

[@wandabanks679]

How is she extra just very sweet and detailed oriented great info

[@plantedseedsmanifest]

Lol 😆 Am I extra or are you just basic? I’m allowed to be my authentic self and I absolutely love her 💗🥰

[@nancywilson346]

I SPEND THREE WEEKS WITH MY DAUGHTER AND HER 👪 LAST DECEMBER BEFORE,GOING BACK TO R.I.TO PACK MY BELONGINGS FOR MY MOVE TO FORT WORTH,TEXAS!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁☺😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😜

[@nancywilson346]

MY ADVICE TO ANYONE THAT IS THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO ANY PART OF TEXAS.DO YOUR HOME WORK AHEAD OF 🕙 BEFORE PACKING YOUR BAGS! IT HELPS IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE THAT LIVE IN THAT STATE! MY GROWN DAUGHTER AND HERE HUSBAND LIVES IN TEXAS GOING ON TWO OR THREE YEARS!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😍😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜😜☺

[@nancywilson346]

CORRECTION! I MEANT TO SAY,MY GROWN DAUGHTER AND HER HUSBAND LIVES IN TEXAS.😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😜

[@nancywilson346]

OOPS! I MEANT TO SAY THE APARTMENT COMPLEX THAT I LIVE AT HAS FOUR SWIMMING POOLS PLUS MAILBOXES,AND TWO LAUNDRY ROOMS FOR THE RESIDENTS.BLASTING OF LOUD MUSIC IS A BIG NO-NO!😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺😁😁😁😁😁😜

[@Deeleeshush]

#movingtohouston

[@dontreybeane2255]

#movingtohouston