Royal Oaks Court Houston Apartments & Rentals

Renting an apartment in the Royal Oaks Court neighborhood of Houston, TX, enables you to enjoy a peaceful lifestyle in a family-friendly community. This residential community is a great place to live and play. It offers much in the way of a quiet lifestyle, while keeping the door open to all that the greater Houston area has to offer. Royal Oaks Court is a resort-like neighborhood in the Westchase section of Houston.

The Westchase area was developed in the 1970s. The land had been owned by oilman Bob Smith who had a ranch in present-day Westchase. Upon his death, his widow sold the 760 acres that became this residential area. Royal Oaks Court is adjacent to other neighborhoods such as Woodlake and Tanglewilde.

Today, Royal Oaks Court is an attractive area with wide tree-lined streets and homes with spacious yards. The area is a nice mix of single-family homes, some quite large, as well as townhomes and apartment complexes.

The Royal Oaks Court section of Westchase offers a slower, gentler lifestyle free of the bustle of city life. Yet, that excitement is just a short freeway drive away for those times when you want a bit more excitement.

You don't have to go far for convenient shopping, casual dining and popular retailers. The neighborhood's Royal Oaks Village provides that and more. Plus the Westchase area has an even larger selection of dining and nightlife choices from the familiar to the trendy. For some serious shopping, a quick drive will get you to Galleria Houston with its more than 375 retailers. The fourth largest mall in the U.S., the Galleria in Uptown has something for everyone.

For outdoor recreation it's hard to beat George Bush Park. This Houston city park is the sixth largest in the country. Named in honor of the 41st president, the park has a system of jogging and bike trails, as well as sports fields, playgrounds and ponds.

The Royal Oaks Court apartment rental market offers you a variety of choices in building types, amenities and prices. The mostly garden-style and low-rise apartments in this lovely community are surprisingly affordable. You can find one bedroom units for around $700 a month. Two bedrooms range from $900 to $1,100. The area is popular with singles, 20- and 30-somethings, and young families. The average travel time from work varies, with many commutes between 20 and 30 minutes.

Royal Oaks Court residents live in either Houston City Council District F or G. Visit Houston city government for more information. Students in Royal Oaks Court attend schools in either the Alief Independent School District or the Houston Independent School District. Houston Community College maintains a campus in Westchase. The area is served by the Judson W. Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood branch of the Houston Public Library.

Zip codes serving the Royal Oaks Court area include: 77042 and a portion of 77082.