Perfectly positioned just five minutes from downtown.

Call Us Today!713-803-1200
Explore buffalo heights

Explore the Memorial Heights Neighborhood

Some Houston addresses make you choose between rent you can live with and a location you actually want. Our corner of the city lets you keep both.

The Memorial Heights neighborhood sits at Studemont and Washington, between Houston Heights and the Washington Avenue Corridor, with Downtown about five minutes from your door. Come spend an afternoon here and see how much neighborhood you get at a rent that still makes sense.

 

A map of Buffalo Heights and Washington Heights

A Neighborhood That Respects Your Budget

Renting at Memorial Heights trims the everyday costs that pile up in other parts of the inner loop. When groceries and green space sit within walking distance, you spend less on gas and parking. When Downtown is a short drive or bike ride away, a long commute stops eating into your week.

Living in the Memorial Heights neighborhood means inner-loop convenience without inner-loop sticker shock. Our longtime residents, some of whom have been here for decades, will tell you that combination is getting harder to find in Houston.

View the Memorial Heights Neighborhood

The Bayou Is Your Backyard

Apartments near Buffalo Bayou top many renters’ lists for their trails and skyline views, and Memorial Heights sits closer to both than nearly any other.

  • Spotts Park, Steps Away: Buffalo Bayou Park and its trail system sit right beyond it. Local runners treat the Spotts Park hill as the neighborhood’s unofficial gym.
  • Trails to Downtown and the Galleria: Lace up for a morning run along the water, or ride the bike paths clear across town.
  • Room for the Dog: Shaded paths close to home, plus Johnny Steele Dog Park a little further down the trail.
  • Skyline Views at Dusk: Worth the move on their own, and the historic Cistern near Sabine Street makes an easy showpiece when friends visit.
Apartments near Buffalo Bayou
in the heart of houston

Notable Spots

Every neighborhood has its anchors. These are ours, all within a few minutes of the front gate.

Schedule a tour

H-E-B Buffalo Heights

Never stress about last-minute grocery runs again. H-E-B is within walking distance of your front door, so a forgotten dinner ingredient costs you a few minutes instead of a drive across town. Plenty of residents fold it into the evening walk.

Buffalo Bayou Park

Consider these parks an extension of your living space. Miles of trails sit minutes from your door, with bike routes connecting you to Downtown and the Galleria.

Truth BBQ

A rustic, counter-serve pit stop for classic smoked brisket and ribs, with scratch-made sides and desserts to round out the tray. The line forms early on Saturdays. Get there before noon and thank us later.

Star Pizza

Making pizza since 1976 and still working with proprietary dough recipes every day. A Houston institution that has earned its following one pie at a time.

Blue Tile Coffee

Craft-brewed coffee just minutes from your doorstep, with a cozy atmosphere built for reading or remote work. Give it a month, and you will start recognizing the regulars.

Target

Quick access for everything from household basics to clothing and electronics. Choose contactless pickup or have your order brought to you when the week gets busy.
Buffalo Bayou apartments

Getting Around Is the Easy Part

Memorial Drive and Allen Parkway run along the southern edge of the neighborhood, giving you two scenic routes into Downtown. Allen Parkway at sunset might be the prettiest commute in the city, and we will happily argue the point. I-10 sits just to the north for trips across town, and Washington Avenue connects you to restaurants and bars in either direction.

Whether you commute by car or prefer two wheels, our location keeps your daily routine simple and your transportation costs in check.

Come See the Neighborhood for Yourself

Photos and maps can only tell part of the story. The best way to understand the Memorial Heights neighborhood is to walk it the way we do. Grab a coffee at Blue Tile and take the long way through Spotts Park before your tour of the community that puts it all within reach. With floor plans ranging from one to three bedrooms available now, your search for apartments near Buffalo Bayou can end this week.

Schedule a tour
testimonials

Community Reviews

I have lived here 25 years and can’t imagine anywhere else in Houston to live. Location, location, location (Studemont @ Washington). Beautiful green spaces. Human sized, not a high rise (only 3 stories tall). Two pools. Wonderfully nice and prompt maintenance and management staff. And a 5-minute walk to an HEB. See why I’ve lived here 25 years?!

Resident

I absolutely loved living at Memorial Heights apartments in Houston. The location was perfect – close to downtown, shopping, and restaurants. The staff was always friendly and helpful, and maintenance requests were always promptly addressed. The units themselves were spacious and well-maintained, and the amenities (like the pool and fitness center) were top-notch. I would highly recommend Memorial Heights apartments to anyone looking for a high-quality living experience in Houston.

Resident

I have been living in this community since 2015 and I can’t think of a better place with affordable rent in this vicinity. There is a lot of happy memories tied to this place as I spent 5 precious years of my Houston life in this community. The close proximity of Houston downtown, a lot of greeneries in surrounding area, serene atmosphere make this place very unique and suitable for families to stay longer.

Resident

I love this place. I’ve been living here since being displaced by Harvey and have enjoyed it immensely. The staff is friendly, efficient and helpful. The grounds are well kept as well as the pools. It’s gated and there’s plenty of room to walk my dog. I feel perfectly safe walking the dog at night, too.

Resident

I have lived here almost 5 years and about to renew again. The staff are very friendly, and if any maintenance request, it is addressed very timely. The grounds are spread out with two pool options that are always sunny, and of course couldn’t ask for better area of town to live in.

Resident

Frequently Asked Questions About the Memorial Heights Neighborhood

The community sits in the 77007 zip code, one of Houston’s most sought-after inner loop areas, bordered by the Heights to the north and Buffalo Bayou to the south.

Yes. METRO bus routes run along Washington Avenue and Studemont Street, with connections to Downtown transit centers and the broader METRO network.

The Washington Avenue Corridor is one of Houston’s busiest entertainment strips, with bars and live music venues within a short ride. Closer to home, the Heights offers a more laid-back scene along 19th Street and White Oak Drive.