Grapevine Apartments and Rentals

Home to great attractions and a variety of outdoor recreation activities for the entire family, the city of Grapevine is one of the fastest-growing towns in the Lone Star State. Conveniently located between Dallas and Fort Worth, Grapevine has all the charms of small town America with the perks of city living close by. As of 2010, the population in the area was just over 46,000, according to U.S. Census Bureau data. Money Magazine recently named Grapevine one of the "100 Best Places to Live," so it should come as no surprise that many residents are finding great Grapevine apartments for rent. With a high quality of life without the high cost, this charming Texas community has a bright future.

Grapevine became a settlement in 1844 after General Sam Houston and other Texans met with 10 Native American tribes in what was then known as Grape Vine Springs to settle a peace treaty. The community was named Grapevine after the wild mustang grapes that are prevalent throughout the area.

By the turn of the 20th century, the city was still small but boasted its own newspaper, a St. Louis Southwestern Railway stop, a post office and several reputable businesses. Despite the Great Depression and Dust Bowl, Grapevine continued to exhibit growth and eventually incorporated in 1936.

The construction of nearby Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and the suburban sprawl of Tarrant County was responsible for Grapevine's growth in the latter half of the 1900s. Nearby Grapevine Lake's recreational facilities also contributed to the city's growth.

According to Grapevine's 2010 Economic Profile, 45 percent of the jobs in the area specialize in management and professional services, with sales and transportation also making up a large chunk of the city's employment. The three largest private employers in the area include D/FW International, the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center and the United Postal Service. Whether you are employed in the Grapevine area or commuting to either Dallas or Fort Worth, finding rentals in Grapevine should be a cinch.

One of the most popular universities in the area is the University of North Texas. An internationally-recognized public university, this institution boasts 36,000 students and offers many bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees in a comprehensive learning environment. For two-year degrees and certifications, many people in the area attend Tarrant County College, one of the largest community colleges in the state.

This community boasts a cost of living that is 4 points below the national average, according to city-data.com. As of 2009, the median gross rent was an affordable $937 per month. Many people in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are attracted to the community's affordability, considering the population in Grapevine rose more than 10 percent from 2000 to 2010.

Because of the community's history of growing wild grapes, the largest wine festival in the Southwest occurs in historic downtown Grapevine. Grapefest has been a fixture in the local community for more than 25 years, featuring fun and flavor for locals and visitors alike. This annual four-day event features a carnival, grape stomping, a culinary pavilion and, of course, wine tasting. Sommeliers and wine farmers from all over the world come to Grapevine to see how their wines stack up every fall.

If you are an outdoor enthusiast, you will be right at home at Grapevine Lake. With more than 8,000 acres of recreation, including boating, fishing, camping, and nine-plus miles of hiking and biking trails, there are plenty of activities for the adventurer in you to pursue.

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