Sharpstown is a diverse urban neighborhood located about 12 miles southwest of Downtown Houston. As one of the first communities in Houston, this historic neighborhood features affordable post-World War II bungalows, modern houses, and chic apartments available for rent. Houston is one of the nation’s most diverse cities and Sharpstown reflects that. As you travel around the neighborhood, you’ll see a variety of street signs and billboards in both English and another foreign language. Sharpstown is also home to Chinatown and the Mahatma Gandhi District, providing residents with a plethora of authentic eateries and international grocery stores. Houston Baptist University and Memorial Herman Southwest Hospital are located in Sharpstown as well. Residents enjoy access to several shopping centers, parks, and small entertainment spots within the community but Sharpstown is also convenient to the Galleria/Uptown Houston, the Texas Medical Center, and Downtown Houston.