How should an Aggie grad tour Houston’s Inner Loop before choosing an apartment?

Quick answer

Grant Bynum recommends roughly four areas and five or six serious apartments in one full day, with neighborhood/lifestyle stops built in. Tour Lower Heights, Greater Heights and the Washington Avenue Corridor plus one contrasting area such as Downtown or Montrose. Evaluate apartment size, restaurants, trails, groceries, nightlife, resident events, building energy and visible social activity—not just finishes.

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