Humble Apartments and Rentals

For a town with such a bright future, this city certainly doesn't have anything to be humble about. Located in the northern suburbs of the Houston Metropolitan Area, Humble is a Texan community that shares a border with the neighborhood of Bordersville. According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, the city has a thriving Latino community and experienced notable population growth from 2000 to 2010. With a small town feel close to the sprawling Houston metropolis, many Texans are finding great Humble apartments for rent without the big city price tag.

Settlers began coming into southeast Texas in the early 1800s, but it wasn't until just before the Civil War when Pleasant Smith Humble bought land along the San Jacinto River where Interstate 59 is today. After operating a ferry, opening a post office and serving as justice of the peace, the bustling community was adopted and named after him in 1886.

Petroleum has been at the heart of the Humble community since its big oil gush in 1904. Oil tycoons rushed to the area to get their share of "black gold" and soon after the Humble Oil and Refining Company was formed, ushering in economic growth for the city. Once oil production began to decline in the 1930s, the city reinvented itself into a quiet farming and lumbering town until the Houston Intercontinental Airport opened and residential areas around it began to develop to meet consumer needs.

With the number of people coming in and out of the busy airport daily, the city's small, diverse population does not reflect how bustling this small Texas town truly is. Covering 10 miles, Humble is the commercial and social center of Harris County.

Many students in the Humble area attend Lone Star College, a publicly funded 2-year school that provides affordable education to English and Spanish speakers. The fastest-growing community college system in Texas, the total enrollment at Lone Star College in 2011 was 90,000. Students looking for Humble apartments can either commute to Houston or take classes at Lone Star with ease.

One of the largest companies in the Humble area is Loch Industry, an oil and energy producer for the great Houston community. The biggest industries in Humble are in retail trade, educational and social services, and transportation. 

According to city-data.com, the average price of rent in Humble, TX is $786 per month. Despite its growing popularity, Humble has a cost of living index that is more than 7 points below the national average, making it an affordable place to live near Houston.

A great place to take the kids, Old MacDonalds Farm is perfect for animal lovers of any age. Dubbed "a children's paradise," this park has a swimming pool, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, pony rides and even a train.

For those wanting something a little more grown up, the Humble Civic Center and Arena Complex has everything thing you need for a fun night out. With several community events, rock concerts, musicals and fundraisers, the center is not only a source of entertainment, but also a great place to get to know your neighbors.  

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