When I sold my house I moved here thinking I would only be here a year or so. 16 years later and I'm still here. It's a wonderful neighborhood, close to everything, Rice University, Museum district, Herman Park, the medical center, Rice village ... One of the best things though is the office staff. Jennifer Ruiz has been the office manager since I moved in and knows all of the residents. She is like family to many of us. Luis, the maintenance man has also been here since I moved in and is always friendly and helpful. He will stay all night if there is a maintenance emergency. read more

Never respond to emails or calls! I have inquired several times to view the units but literally no one answers the phone.

My husband and I have lived here for 5 years and couldn't be happier. We're retirement age (in our 80's) and the staff, Jennifer, Lori, and especially Luis, have helped us above and beyond what is usually expected in rental communities. I hope we can stay here another 5 years or longer, or at least as long as Luis is the maintenance supervisor, because he is really the best ever. read more

This is a very safe, nice-looking, well-maintained, no-frills apartment complex in a great location in Rice Village. I mean no-frills because compared to other apartments, the front office is smaller, there is a tiny fitness center and an average swimming pool/bbq area. However, personally, these things don't matter much to me since the top things I look for is location, appearance, apartment build/quality, safety, and value, and this place delivers it 200%. Another huge positive is the management who is very attentive to the tenant's needs, and every request has been handled professionally and immediately. For example, our older washing machine started leaking so we called the front office and either the very next day or 2 days later, it was removed and replaced with a brand new one. Also I can't say enough about Luis, the service-man. He is very professional, courteous, and he always completes everything on time and with a smile. The best thing about these apartments is that it is relatively inexpensive in cost compared to other apartments of the same high quality around Rice Village. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for an apartment in the Rice Village/Medical Center/Midtown area. read more

These apartments are old and outdated and therefore probably a little overpriced. But they were also clean, cozy, and in a great location. The staff member we spoke with was very friendly and knowledgeable. This place isn't going to try to wow you with a huge "community room" and a 24-hour Starbucks machine, but that might be a good thing. This seems like a nice place to live if you're not bothered by outdated cabinetry, appliances, etc. That makes me sound snobby, but just being honest. read more

I just moved out of these apartments (due to a job out of state) after living here for 2 years. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The location is perfect - close to highway 59, Kirby (with plenty of bars & restaurants), and Rice Village. I felt very safe in the neighborhood, whether on a jog or walking within the apartment gates late at night. The staff (Jennifer, Anthony, Lori and Luis) were are very welcoming and helpful throughout my stay. They make an effort to make you feel at home, and any issues are addressed in a very timely fashion. I would highly recommend The Boulevard for anyone working in downtown, midtown, Galleria, or West University or attending school nearby! read more

Lovely place for an art student like me to live. Great neighbors, has a fitness center, right by my favorite museums and restaurants. Couldn't ask for anything more, I definitely recommend these apartments! read more

The Boulevard Apartments - One brisk, gorgeous morning by my apartment's fitness center and pool - Apartments Near Me - Houston, Texas

The Boulevard leasing staff (namely Jennifer) is very inconsiderate and tries to take your money. They make ending the lease difficult and are very rude over the phone. They only care about the money and not about the residents. Also, the apartments are very old. There are a lot of things that need fixing (garbage disposal, AC, ice maker, etc.). Lastly, it's not the safest complex, as belongings and bikes have been stolen, and someone ran into my parked car. Would recommend staying away. read more

I have lived here for several years and everything is great. Location is within walking distance to numerous restaurants. If you run,walk or jog you will find many others out getting healthy with you. The Boulevard has a pool and exercise room to go to change up your routine. The staff,Jennifer and Luis, are great and always looking out for any problems and quick to get it fixed. The staff and members of the community are very friendly. The community recycles which is great for those concerned about their environment. If you are lucky enough to live here you will love it. read more

I lived here during my year off-campus while at Rice University, and chose to move back here after graduating because it was such a great place. It is safe, quiet, nice, well-maintained, and affordable - can't ask for more! A number of my friends at school lived here too and all had a positive experience. Best things about this apartment complex: +Close to Rice University and med center -Walking distance to Rice Village and lots of other restaurants +Low noise from neighbors - the only time I have heard any neighbors above or below me is when I had an upstairs neighbor that was jump-roping, and I don't fault the apartment for that! This is very important to me and I am so glad it's quiet. +Best value for the money - there are a couple places that were cheaper, but none nearly as nice as this place. You are spending just a little more for a LOT nicer. +Easy parking - We didn't pay for reserved spots and have never had a problem getting a spot. If you come back very late at night, you might have to park farther away from your door, but it's such a small place that the "far" spots aren't really big deal. +Reliable and quick maintenance +Ability to pay rent and request maintenance online +Pet-friendly - that was a "must" for me with 2 cats. +Spacious, well-laid out floor plans The only "cons" I can think of are so minor they are more neutral than negative, but I guess it would be that the fitness center is not much to write home about (just a couple machines and some weights, fine for basic needs but nothing special) and I wish they offered recycling services/pick-up. I am moving out of state soon, and wish I could find a place exactly like the Boulevard when I move. read more

We have lived at the Boulevard for over two years and are very sad to leave. However, we are having a baby and we feel it is time to be grown ups and actually invest in a house. We lived in the area at another apartment complex for a few years before moving here, but they kept raising our rent in large increments and so we decided it was time to move. After driving around we stumbled upon this complex and are we glad we did. We ended up being on a waiting list to move in because there was a high demand for the 2/1 because the price compared to all other places in the area is not even close (at least at that time). We were very fortunate that we were able to get in when we did! We rented the apartment without even seeing what the 2/1 looked liked inside. We were able to see a 1/1 to get the idea of what we could expect. Truthfully when we actually got to see "our" apartment I was a little disappointed. I felt like it felt older than I remember the 1/1 looking. The stove seemed old, the kitchen cabinets seemed dated (which they kind of are) and the washing machine had a weird stain around the seal. HOWEVER, after talking to the manager Jennifer and getting maintenance out there, they changed out the washer quickly because he was not able to get the "stain" out. Now, the stove and kitchen cabinets are indeed kinda dated, but work well. The kitchen is a nice size and I always seemed to have plenty of cabinet space. The bathroom in the 2/1 is HUGE and I LOVE it! The pool is never crowded and although the fitness center is incredibly small it still has enough equipment to keep you active. The maintenance man (I am 98% sure his name is Luis- pregnancy brain is in full effect right now so there is a 2%+ change I am wrong on that) is SUPER nice and has been there for years. He is very efficient and always has a smile on his face. When I am walking around outside or getting the mail and I see him he always says hello. I sure wish I could take him to fix anything in my house that goes wrong :-). Like I said above, we are very sad to leave this complex, we have always felt safe here which was very important to me and I am sure to many people! Because it is on a neighborhood street, it feels like you are living in a neighborhood and not just a large apartment complex, which is a nice feeling. You are close to everything, one mile from Rice Village, easy access to 59 and upper Kirby. We have had very few issues with parking, sometimes on the weekend or certain times during the summer it might get a little congested, but I have never had to park very far from my apartment at all. I just cannot express how great it has been living here, we will miss it very much! I do hope whoever moves in after we leave will share the same feelings and treat this complex like the gem it is! read more

We just moved out of the Boulevard Apartments. We lived there six months before finding a home to lease near the school we wanted our daughter to attend, otherwise we would still be there! The management team (Jennifer and Anthony) are wonderful. Friendly and very responsive. Luis, who is in charge of maintenance, is the best. These were truly the best maintained apartments I have ever lived in, I believe in great part because of the excellent job he does (along with management's dedication to running a great complex). Luis is always cheerful, takes such pride in his work, and makes sure things are done correctly any time you put in a work order. We experienced NO crime while we lived there, I felt very safe. They make sure the gates are always working. Other places I've lived, gates could be broken for a week at a time and no one cared, not here! I really can't say enough good things about this place. There is a reason there is a wait list. Get on it. read more

I've only lived here for two months but I LOVE IT!!! I used to live at AMLI Memorial Heights which was awesome but I wanted to live closer to work and pay a reasonable price for a 1 bedroom. That's what I have at the Boulevard! GREAT LOCATION, GREAT NEIGHBORS, VERY SAFE!!! My AC broke the other day and they fixed it right away. Maintenance has been very responsive. Jennifer and Anthony have been very great to me as well. I hope to live here for at least 3 years. I will update this posting at the end of my first year. read more

I lived in the Boulevard Apartment for two years. The location is great and convenient, and the North Blvd is one of the most beautiful streets in Houston, but the apartments are old. If it were not for the outstanding maintenance team that responded fast almost every time, my experience would have been worse. In the short period of two years, my kitchen garbage disposal motor broke down twice. The first time it happened, greasy waste water from upstairs units came out of the kitchen sink so fast that even though the maintenance guy came within two hours, my kitchen was already completely flooded with the waste water by the time he arrived and part of the carpet was soaked in the waste water as well. It took days to get rid of the smell. The same problem happened again a few months after the first time. Luckily I was at home both times. I cannot imagine what kind of disaster it would have been if I was not at home when it happened. The AC broke down also last winter on one of the coldest days. In addition, once you pay the "refundable" deposit, be ready to expense it immediately. I got about 15% of my deposit back one month after moving out. While some of the charges were justifiable, I was also charged for the Direct TV disc on my balcony. I had been living there for about a year without any problem, but in July 2016 the manager contacted me saying no TV disc was allowed at the balcony and made a huge deal out of it, so I had to terminate my Direct TV contract early and pay a penalty for that. She said she would send someone to remove the disc, but she never did. And then after I moved out, I was charged for not removing the disc which was deducted from my deposit. read more

I found this place at the recommendation of a close friend who had lived there for about 3 years. I have a had a few negative experiences but in my mind, that goes with renting anywhere. Specific to this property, I would say my experience has been overall positive. There are a lot of long term residents there that continue to renew...which I like, you see a lot of familiar faces. The price is reasonable for the area and I feel extremely safe which was my #1 concern. I would definitely recommend this place to others - it has been a great experience for me and the pro's definitely out-weigh the cons. read more