*Super* cheap apartments for rent near downtown
After years of delay, they are finally ready for occupancy.
It's a universal lament: the rent is too darn high. Finally, someone's doing something about it.
That someone is the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, which is putting these super cheap hi-rise apartments on the market after years of delay and red tape. Perfectly situated for Sam Houston State University students or people who work downtown, these apartments are built to last and loaded with special touches.
Luxurious living in the heart of the city
Get the prestige of living in new construction when, frankly, some local housing is getting pretty darn old. Perched on thick steel beams, these things aren't going anywhere. And being new means no pesky maintenance problems!
With separate front and rear entrances, you can slip in and out without your roommate even knowing.
And the comfort! With the steady breeze that blows high up in the trees, you won't even need air conditioning. This is a good thing, because you won't have electricity. Entergy took one look and said "nuh-uh." Even more savings!
How do you get up there? people ask. Two words: a rope. Similar to Indian pueblos from centuries ago, you climb on up and haul the rope in after you. Midnight attacks from strangers? We don't think so!
And if that isn't enough – a security officer lives 24/7 in the penthouse apartment across the street. Looking in your direction at all times, this person is concerned with absolutely nothing but your personal safety. You can relax knowing you're living in the safest spot in town.
The apartments have their own security staff and parking.
Finally, each apartment comes with its own dedicated parking space. In heavy rains your car will get washed inside and out. What a deal!
Location, location, location
And the location? First off, it's super quiet. Except for the occasional whistle, you don't hardly hear a thing. "There's been no incidents whatsoever," said a spokesperson for the TDCJ. "Better'n I can say about the place across the street."
But what is there to do in the area, you ask? *So* much!
A beautiful creek behind the property provides drinking water or a convenient swimming hole – maybe even somewhere to go skinny-dipping when no one else is looking!
A beautiful creek lines the property. In heavy rains, your car gets washed for free!
It's a thriving area with such interesting neighbors and things to do! Wander down the street to work out at the gym, then go two blocks further on for some opera. Or check out the local landmarks, such as Huntsville's third most famous crosswalk.
There's shopping, too. After a hard day's work, pick you up some deer corn for dinner at the farm supply store, or get your clothes mended at the nearby tailor shop. You can even gas your car at the Conoco station just up the street!
After moving in, drop off your U-Haul around the corner, then pop across the street and pick up some deer corn for dinner.
Finally, what about the worry voiced by some potential tenants: being so high, do birds or other flying animals roost in the apartments and get into your stuff?
The TDCJ spokesperson waved off that concern immediately. "We've been watching these apartments the whole time and nothing has ever flown in there," they said. "Shoot, the very notion is b–, I mean, ba—, I mean, uh, it's crazy."
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