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Montrose has the stronger high-rise advantage. The Heights is primarily a newer mid-rise market, while Montrose offers more meaningful true-tower choices and a more premium vertical living experience. A renter who says a high-rise is non-negotiable should also compare River Oaks and Downtown Houston rather than trying to force the Heights to fit. At lower budgets, the Heights often provides more space and newer mid-rise value. At higher budgets, the search can shift toward Montrose, River Oaks, and Downtown where views, service, concierge-style features, and tower living become more realistic.
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