Conroe Apartments and Rentals

Outside of Houston is the historic suburb of Conroe, Texas. Perfectly located on Interstate Highway 45, this community is the ideal place for anyone looking for a quiet Texas town to experience the local lifestyle. Conroe combines the urban amenities residents desire with a small town atmosphere. 

Anyone searching for Conroe apartments for rent will find that there are plenty of nearby outdoor recreational activities and live entertainment to enjoy.

Conroe was founded in the 1880s and boasted one of the area's most important rail lines. The town became an important hub for shipping lumber, cotton and bricks in the late 1800s. This industrial growth brought more people to Conroe, and the population continued to expand. After the Great Depression, an oil boom in the 1930s led the area to short-lived prosperity and for a brief time Conroe was home to more millionaires per capita than any other community in the country. After the oil industry in the area began to decline, many residents of Houston began to migrate to Conroe, increasing the population and spurring the growth of new industries.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Conroe had a population of 58,973 in July 2011. The community, which sits in the heart of Montgomery County, has seen sizable growth and continues to attract visitors and residents, long after its glory days during the oil boom. Its location and idyllic landscape make apartments in Conroe in high demand.

Conroe is served by the Lone Star College System, which has a branch conveniently located in town. Students looking for an education a little further from home can take advantage of the universities in nearby Houston, including Rice University, the University of Houston and Texas Southern University.

The largest employer in the community is the Conroe Independent School District. Other companies that provide the highest number of jobs to residents include National Oilwell Varco, Conroe Regional Medical Center, Borden Milk Products and the Sadler Clinic. Montgomery County and the city of Conroe also make the list of the community's largest employers.

Data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that gross monthly rents in Conroe range from about $650 to $1,250, depending on the size and location of the rental. The median gross rent in the community is $784 per month, according to the same source.

In addition to a wide range of rents, the city also has a lower cost of living than the national average, making Conroe an affordable alternative to larger nearby cities like Houston.

Conroe is surrounded by nature, giving residents plenty to do in order to keep busy. Outdoor lovers will enjoy the nearby Piney woods, where they can camp, hike, fish and explore the wildlife Texas has to offer. Lake Conroe probably provides the community with its most recognizable landmark, and locals can use it at their leisure. On any given day, residents can be found boating, jet skiing, and fishing on Lake Conroe. 

Napa isn't the only place to go for wine, and this area of Texas is proving that exceptional wineries can be found all over the country. Residents need not travel far for a bottle of their favorite wine, as there are a plethora of wineries around Conroe to discover.

Those looking for free entertainment will appreciate Conroe's First Thursday Free Concerts. During the spring and summer, residents can enjoy a free outdoor concert on the first Thursday of the month. While relaxing at Heritage Place, music lovers can enjoy the sounds and gaze at the stars. This park also features a pavilion, gazebo, picnic tables and ample green space for residents to take advantage of on sunny days.

Conroe does its best to ensure residents can appreciate local culture by promoting its three art galleries. The galleries are home to the works of local artists, and residents can easily drop by while shopping or wandering downtown. The Linda Watson Gallery, Louis H. Wheeler Fine Art Gallery and Thomas Kinkade Gallery off the Square provide residents with an opportunity to appreciate local art.

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