Spring Apartments and Rentals

Come on down to Spring, Texas, a place known in history as the crossroads for Texas railroads and an early colonized area for traders. If finding Spring apartments for rent is on the horizon for you, know that the city, particularly Old Town Spring (the city's historic district) is a top attraction for people visiting Texas. Old Town Spring is also home to the Annual Texas Crawfish & Music Festival, one of the most anticipated festivals in the greater Houston area with 70 tons of Crawfish and bands performing on three stages. Once a booming railroad town, Spring now has lots of local shopping and eating destinations, many of which have antiques and Victorian-style collectibles.

Although Spring is a suburb of Houston, it has earned its own title for being a popular tourist destination. Old Town Spring, called a "mall without walls," is one of the more popular tourist destinations in the town and a large source for economic growth. While many chose to own their own homes, you will still find many Spring apartments for rent within a reasonable budget. While Old Town Spring is a popular spot for tourists, the locals also like to gather here for enjoying the food and restaurants that this outdoor haven has to offer. Known as one of Texas's friendliest towns, you'll feel right at home here.

The cost of living in Spring is lower than the national average by 6.3 percent, so finding Spring apartments for rent within your budget is an obtainable task, even though Spring apartments are slightly more expensive than other cities in Texas. Rental rates in Spring are 63.9 percent greater than the national average, but you'll save with a low cost of amenities, especially living outside of Houston. Spring is home to a wide range of apartment complexes and cul-de-sac neighborhoods, most of which are close to local shops and restaurants. According to AreaVibes, the average commute time in Spring is seven minutes longer than national averages.

According to Spring Texas Living, the largest employment sector in Spring is retail trade. Manufacturing, professional services, the sciences and technology are also big sources of economic development in the area. The wholesale market employs a significant portion of the community, as does the finance and insurance industries. Students looking for Spring apartments for rent might attend Howard University, Texas Southern, Rice University or University of Houston among other big name schools near Spring. Spring is only about a 30 minute drive from Houston, so those living in Spring won't have to travel far to have a wide range of choices for higher education.