Whether you’re a long-time resident or a newcomer to the city, one thing is certain — Houston has some of the most beautiful apartments in the country. From luxurious high-rises with panoramic views to charming mid-century buildings with vintage flair, there’s no shortage of stunning options to choose from.
In this article, we’ll take you on a virtual tour of ten of the most beautiful apartment complexes in Houston, each with its own unique features and design elements that make it stand out. Get ready to be inspired.
Chelsea Museum District
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Located among the coffee shops and bars of University Place, just a few blocks off the Rice University campus, Chelsea Museum District is one of the most beautifully designed apartment communities in Houston. The communal lounge boasts a white marble demonstration kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows and games, like pool and shuffleboard.
Beyond that, this 325-unit apartment community also houses a courtyard-style pool, multiple manicured lawns and an on-site pet washing station to boot. With so many upscale amenities right outside your door, every day is a gift when you call Chelsea Museum District home.
Aspire Post Oak
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All it takes is one look to fall in love with the rooftop pool at Aspire Post Oak. With palm trees soaring overhead, the Houston skyline in the background and cool, crystal-clear water all around you, good luck finding a better spot to beat the Houston heat than right here.
Tucked away in Tanglewood, this 384-unit community also features an open-air sky lounge and bar, a pristine lawn with multiple hammocks and a spin room with an absolutely stunning view. That’s not even to mention the spacious and intelligently laid out apartment units comprising the complex. Schedule your tour today to experience those for yourself.
Aris Market Square
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Not everyone can have an executive-quality home office. That said, everyone who calls Aris Market Square home does have access to a state-of-the-art home office equipped with the necessary resources for freelancers, CEOs and everyone in between. With multiple Apple desktops, stunning views of the city and a classy bookshelf for all your Zoom background needs, this unique amenity has it all.
Hidden away in Houston’s sought-after Theater District, the amenities here aren’t all about work, either. This 274-unit apartment complex also houses a sky lounge with a demonstration kitchen and professional-grade pool table with a view, a five-star fitness center and a state-of-the-art pet spa. Good luck finding all of that under one roof elsewhere.
Domain Heights Apartments
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There may not be a better place in all of Houston to work up a sweat than the on-site iron jungle at Domain Heights Apartments. Boasting all of the classic staples of a communal gym, like lifting machines, a StairMaster and more, this gym also provides residents with the resources they need for more unique workouts. With a massive tire, a rowing machine with a view and battle ropes all available to adventurous workout warriors, this is the premier place in Inner Loop to get your pump on.
Not just a complex for dedicated fitness freaks, this 408-unit community also has a massive rooftop terrace, a resort-style pool and a top-quality golf simulator in the clubhouse that allows residents the luxury of hitting the links even when the weather takes a turn for the worse.
La Maison River Oaks
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Exuding an effortless elegance that often accompanies European-inspired design, the courtyard at La Maison River Oaks is like something straight out of a fairy tale. With a plush couch sitting atop gravel under a large pergola and a stunning circular fountain in the center of the space, this secret garden is as serene as it gets in the heart of Houston.
Situated in the gorgeous Greenway – Upper Kirby area, this 423-unit community also boasts a sunkissed rooftop terrace, a large courtyard-style lap pool and a professional-grade grilling area. With so many luxurious resources surrounding the individual apartment units, it’s a wonder that residents here ever wander off the premises.
Vantage Med Center
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A massive marble island anchors the communal kitchen in the stunning sky lounge at Vantage Med Center. With vinyl wood flooring underfoot and soaring ceilings overhead, the floor-to-ceiling windows that span the entirety of the space provide some of the most stunning views of Houston while still remaining shielded from the elements. Kick back at the large rectangular dining table and enjoy a meal with seven of your closest friends in comfort and style. That’s what’s on offer at Vantage Med Center.
Decidedly not a one-trick pony, this 375-unit Inner Loop complex also houses an infinity-edge pool, a full-service spa and a combination yoga room spin studio that makes even the most intense workouts as calming for the mind as they are hard on the body.
Portico Kirby
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If luxury, resort-style living is what you’re looking for, look no further than Portico Kirby. Located in Houston’s heavenly Braeswood Place neighborhood, this 263-unit community boasts one of the most beautiful apartment pools in existence. With manicured palms, circular cabanas and crystalline waters all working in tandem to create a calming environment, this is one of those rare places where stress simply has no shot at finding you.
Aside from the five-star pool, this apartment complex also houses a meticulously manicured, fenced-in dog park, an outdoor grilling and dining area that’s ideal for entertaining guests and a spacious fitness center. There’s something for everyone here.
Montrose at Buffalo Bayou
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Montrose at Buffalo Bayou boasts one of the best-designed clubhouses in The Lone Star State. Every inch of this communal space looks like it was curated by a top-tier interior designer. From the unique grey herringbone flooring to the blue velvet bar stools to the massive works of art adorning the walls, there isn’t a bad seat in the house in this cool and comfortable lounge.
This 224-unit Neartown – Montrose community also has a bamboo-lined dog run, an infinity edge pool with stunning skyline views and a coworking space with isolation pods for when you need to clock in and focus from home. Whether you’re a leisure junkie, a workaholic or anything in between, the amenities at Montrose at Buffalo Bayou simply make life easier for everyone lucky enough to call these apartments home.
Camden Highland Village
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Go ahead and cancel that SoulCycle membership because the on-site spin studio at Camden Highland Village is second to none. Bathed in natural light, this space boasts soaring ceilings, a huge ivy wall and a large flatscreen TV for a little extra motivation.
Hidden away in Highland Village, this 200-unit apartment community also features a large game room with multiple pool tables and ping pong tables, a covered, open-air sky lounge and an on-site spa. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Schedule your tour today to experience all that Camden Highland Village has to offer.
Gables Tanglewood
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Gables Tanglewood has a drop-dead gorgeous courtyard at the center of the community. Shielded from the sounds and stresses of the outside world by the building itself, this serene green space is where you want to be when the sun is shining in Houston. Take a seat by the fountain, gaze up at the string lights and count your lucky stars that you ended up here.
Tucked away in Tanglewood, this 327-unit apartment community is also home to a custom-designed rooftop pool and sky lounge, a luxuriously adorned conference room and a spacious theater room. With so much to see and do within steps of your door, it’s easy to see why Gables Tanglewood is such a desirable place for Houston locals and newcomers alike to call home.
You can have it all in Houston
Houston truly is a beautiful city, and its apartment complexes are a testament to that fact. From the sleek and modern to the historic and charming, the 10 apartment complexes above represent the very best of Houston’s architectural and design scene. Each complex has its own unique personality and style, and whether you’re looking for a high-rise with breathtaking views or a cozy bungalow with vintage charm, there’s an apartment complex in Houston that will fit your needs.
Hopefully, this tour has inspired you to explore these beautiful complexes for yourself and discover the perfect place to call home in this vibrant and dynamic city.
