As you begin your Houston apartment search, it's important to understand the terms you'll come across in apartment listings. The blog Moving to an Apartment offers this list of definitions for some of the most basic apartment hunting terms. As you narrow down your search by apartment type, it's also good to understand the terms for various types of Houston apartments. Here are the most common apartment types:
A corporate apartment is a home away from home, rented for business people who need to live in Houston on a temporary basis—usually from 30 days to a few months. Corporate apartments come fully furnished, many including linens and dishes, so that all you'll need to bring is your clothing and personal items. All utilities are included in the price of rent, and many corporate apartments include amenities like high-speed internet access, fitness centers, and reserved parking. For more information, check out our previous blog post about corporate apartment living.
A high rise or mid rise apartment is located in a building that is many stories tall. High rise and mid rise apartments often offer beautiful views, and many include luxury amenities. Houston high rise apartments and mid rise apartments are available in all parts of the city, and in a wide range of prices, sizes, and floor plans.
The term “loft apartment” has evolved over the years, as this discussion on Apartment Therapy shows. Lofts are fashionable, artsy apartments, usually with open floor plans and few walls to separate rooms. Our previous post gives a complete description of what a loft apartment is, is not, and can be.
A luxury apartment offers well-built, sophisticated architecture, sought-after locations, and amenities like state-of-the-art fitness centers, valet dry-cleaning, spa-style pools, granite countertops, and more. Here is our guide to luxury apartments in Houston.
A pet friendly apartment is, of course, an apartment where large pets, such as cats and dogs, are allowed. Houston Apartment Insiders narrows down that definition to make sure pet-friendly apartments we find for you are truly the best homes for you and your pet: We look for apartments that do not charge monthly “pet rent,” and that are located near good places for daily walks and outdoor play.
The term “student apartment” simply refers to any apartment that is appropriate for college students. Houston Apartment Insiders can help you find a student apartment that is within your budget, large enough for you and your roommates, and conveniently located near one of Houston's many colleges and universities.
Posted by Melanie Belasco Levy on 04/21/11
