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The city of Houston, covering nearly 9,000 square miles and home to more than 2 million people, is a perfect microcosm of the qualities that make the state of Texas great. With its signature blend of big-city diversity and down-home Texas hospitality, Houston is cosmopolitan and full of charm at the same time. For these reasons and many more, it's a great place to look for apartments for rent and call home.

Quality of Life
A thriving economy, flourishing downtown and green parks combine with a mild year-round climate to make this one of the best places to live in the nation. They also make it a great city for those who like to spend their time outside of their apartments. Outdoor enthusiasts should be sure to check outHouston's extensive park system, which includes Hermann Mark (home to an impressive zoo) and the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center. If you.re interested in sports, you can take your pick from the MLB team Houston Astros and the NBA team Houston Rockets.

For those whose tastes run more to intellectual and artistic pursuits, there are enough museums and sites of historic interest to keep you busy for years, including the Museum of Fine Arts, Cullen Sculpture Garden, Rothko Chapel, Burke Baker Planetarium and Museum of Medical Science--just to name a few. Houston also hosts many annual events, including a rodeo and the Houston International Festival, a 10-day celebration held downtown to celebrate the citizens' many cultures. One last tip: Shoppers should be sure to check out the Galleria, a huge shopping mall. .Everything.s bigger in Texas,. the saying goes, and this mall, which comes complete with its own ice-skating rink, certainly lives up to that slogan.

Where the Jobs Are
Houston's largest employers are the service industry, trade sector and government, in that order. Petroleum and its related products are a huge industry for the area and provide many jobs. There has also been recent expansion in technology and medical fields, which means that there are mor employment opportunities in that area as well. Major employers include the Texas Medical Center, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center and the Houston Advanced Research Center.

Cost of Living & Apartment Prices
Want more reasons to explore Houston's apartments? Along with a thriving economy and plenty of job opportunities, Houston also boasts a lower cost of living than any other large metro in the country. Your money will go further here, and there are plenty of apartment rentals to choose from, most of which are very affordable. The median price for apartments is $600, with the average cost for most apartments at $715 per month, with utilities averaging $105.