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Start with neighborhoods rated for walkability, then test the routes from the actual apartment. An area score does not establish that a particular home works without a car.
Lower Heights, Montrose, River Oaks and other tied areas have the highest walkability score in the displayed shortlist (10/10). Start your investigation there if this is your priority; commute, cost and the actual unit can change the decision.
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Lower Heights: Ratings record updated: 2026-09-26T15:38:20.891Z · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
Montrose: Ratings record updated: 2026-10-01T20:00:06.760Z · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
River Oaks: Ratings record updated: 2026-10-01T20:00:13.206Z · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
Washington Avenue Corridor: Ratings record updated: 2026-10-01T20:00:29.762Z · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
Downtown: Ratings record updated: 2026-10-01T19:59:53.710Z · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
Greater Heights: Ratings record updated: 2026-10-01T19:59:59.152Z · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
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Shown in descending order of the current stored Walkability score only; alphabetical order breaks ties. This is not a combined fit ranking. Areas missing that factor are excluded, not assigned zero. A tied score does not establish that one area is better.
| Area | Social Life | Walkability | Quietness | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Heights | 10/10 · Editorial | 10/10 · Editorial | 5/10 · Editorial | 10/10 · Editorial |
| Montrose | 9/10 · Editorial | 10/10 · Editorial | 7/10 · Editorial | 6/10 · Editorial |
| River Oaks | 10/10 · Editorial | 10/10 · Editorial | 9/10 · Editorial | 7/10 · Editorial |
| Washington Avenue Corridor | 9/10 · Editorial | 10/10 · Editorial | 7/10 · Editorial | 8/10 · Editorial |
| Downtown | 8/10 · Editorial | 9/10 · Editorial | 3/10 · Editorial | 5/10 · Editorial |
| Greater Heights | 9/10 · Editorial | 9/10 · Editorial | 8/10 · Editorial | 8/10 · Editorial |
Ratings are comparative neighborhood assessments, not demographic counts, current rent quotes, guarantees of social outcomes or calculated commute times. Missing factors are unknown. Read the methodology and data standards.
One eligible catalog example per area, chosen alphabetically where records are available. These are starting points, not personalized matches or verified available units. Neighborhood scores do not describe a building's amenities or residents. Our catalog covers referral-eligible communities and is not a list of every apartment.
Lower Heights
2770 Summer St
Rent snapshot: 2026-09-25 · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
Source last verified: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
Directory review: not documented.
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Montrose
1010 Waugh Drive
Rent snapshot: 2026-09-25 · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
Source last verified: 2026-09-14T23:11:49.000Z · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
Directory review: 2026-09-15 · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
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River Oaks
2020 Westcreek Lane
Rent snapshot: 2026-09-25 · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
Source last verified: 2026-09-15T23:59:00.000Z · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
Directory review: 2026-09-15 · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
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Washington Avenue Corridor
1111 W 6th St
Rent snapshot: 2026-09-25 · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
Source last verified: 2026-09-17T00:00:00.000Z · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
Directory review: not documented.
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Downtown
1414 Texas Ave
Rent snapshot: 2026-09-25 · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
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Greater Heights
2125 Yale St
Rent snapshot: 2026-09-25 · Reconfirm time-sensitive details.
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