Westview Forest Apartments

"I’ve lived here for about 6 months and it has been incredible! Price/Quality: The rates are very affordable and there are quite a few floor plans to pick. Most of the apartments have been remodeled and it’s not your run of the mill “landlord special” but a true remodel with new appliances, updated counters, windows, blinds, and toilets, and even a special new set up with Xfinity wifi that provides faster internet access. Water and electricity bills are extremely low here. Probably the lowest in Houston. The walls are well insulated and the roofs are all white which helps with the electricity bill. The water heaters do run on a loop so some of the apartments further from the boiler rooms may take a bit longer to warm up. There is a team of people who walk through the complex multiple times a day cleaning up any trash that may be out and about. Amenities: There are 3 pools total on site. One large one by the office, one mid sized one and one child sized one on the other side of the complex. The pools are always cleaned, aren’t over chlorinated, and have plenty of seating around the sides. The complex is super pet friendly! There’s a dog park on site and it is always well maintained. It has mulch as the ground cover making picking up waste a much easier task. Dog waste bags and trash cans are posted at both ends of the park. There is a fur trimming station and a dog wash station. There is a small water fountain but it hasn’t worked while I’ve been here. There are two small laundry rooms here. You can get a reloadable money card from the office to use in the rooms. If you’re more of a quarters for laundry kind of person, there is a laundromat across the street. There are also washer/dryer hook ups in some of the apartments. Safety: While the area directly surrounding the apartments isn’t the absolute best, Westview definitely takes security seriously. There is a 24/7 occupied gatehouse at the only entrance to the apartments. As a residence they are great about remembering who you are and what apartment you live in. If you are not a resident they do their due diligence by getting name, ID, license plate, and who you are visiting. They rotate who is in the guardhouse throughout the day and night. The security team all live on site and they do walk throughs of the complex as well. There is only one way in and one way out. The walk through gate is also controlled by the gatehouse workers. There are many many high definition security cameras all over the complex that are constantly monitored both in the gatehouse and the office. Parking: Parking is pretty accessible considering how long these apartments have been around. Back then not every family had 2+ cars. You can pay to have a reserved spot, but for the most part that’s unnecessary. You’ll need a sticker for any vehicles on your lease (up to 2). Any other cars that are going to be here past midnight will need a visitor pass on the dashboard and park in a non reserved spot. There are even a few dedicated motorcycle parking spots. Community: Everyone I have met here has been amazing. People still wave and say hi here unlike other places where people glare at you for even looking at them. If you need anything from maintenance they usually come same day and they make sure they understand what the issue is and fix it before leaving. Everyone who works here, lives here so there is a special vested interest in keeping the complex clean and safe. Lots of families live here and the kids are always outside playing. There are plenty of restaurants, bars, and stores in the area, namely Memorial City Mall. There is a high level hospital less than 5 minutes away (Memorial Hermann), a fire station just across the street (but don’t worry the noise is hardly ever noticeable), and access to I-10 and beltway 8 are both under 5-10 minutes. Overall this is one of the best apartment complexes and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to move!"

"I have been a resident here for almost two years. So far my experience here has been great. The reason I have given Westview Forrest apartments a 5 star rating in my opinion is because they deserve it.( Set aside only a couple issues, which were addressed almost immediately after I communicated the problem to the staff.) My relationship with the staff and management has always been positive. The atmosphere here is a little different than most apartment complexes, feels a little more personal and tolerant. I love the fact that they are pet friendly and have no size restrictions. Currently they are make major efforts to upgrade aesthetics of the property and modernize their infrastructure. The complex is a big. so there are times when there is a disconnect with the communication between the staff. And its not to say that this place is free from issues but they are few and far between. All in all Im happy and content."

"Everything was straightforward, and the staff here rules. I love this place. *Update because the owner (who responded immediately) mentioned (rightly so) that my review was short. There is 24 hour security, and I feel very safe here, especially considering the price. Every inch of counter space in my apartment is granite. Parking is ample. If I ever have any complaints, I'll update this review again, but as it stands, I'm happy. *Update: it's been a couple of months. The neighbors are friendly, and the walls in this complex seem to be fairly thick. Utilities are cheap! My units' proximity to the street means there is some street noise, but it's not overbearing."

"Westview is such a nice place to live. I feel comforted by the security of the gates and 24/7 guards and I enjoy the pleasant community/family atmosphere the Westview admin have fostered. It was easy as an out of towner, new to the area to get established in the new apartment. The grounds are well kept and free parking is available. They are also very quick with trash pickup and the pool is nice and clear. I am still new to the apartment but overall I have been very pleased with the admin staff and my greater experiences thus far."