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The Alara

17601 Wayforest Dr, Houston, TX 77060

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  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 1.5 ba

  • Square Feet

    720 - 1,102 sq ft

The Alara
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Highlights

  • English and Spanish Speaking Staff
  • Pool
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Gated
  • Picnic Area
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Hardwood Floors

About The Alara

Embrace a rewarding lifestyle of ease and enjoyment at The Alara Apartments. Offering modernly renovated interiors complemented by an inspired amenity package, our Greenspoint apartments are bound to become your new cozy retreat. Combine these with an excellent address in the North Houston Business District, and you'll soon realize you belong here. You can bring your pets, too! The list of perks continues beyond your front door, where a picturesque courtyard awaits with a sparkling swimming pool and a BBQ/picnic area for summer afternoons spent indulging in the finer things. Once youve recharged, you can finish off work tasks at the business center, while the little ones burn their youthful energy at the playground. But if you'd rather go out, you'll love having serene parks and delicious eateries a few steps away. As for reaching the Greenspoint Mall and Empire R2x Gym, it will only take you 5 minutes. Discover more about our Greenspoint apartments in Houston, TX, including all the reputed employers and schools around, when you come by for a personal visit. You'll see how easy it is to reach the George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Davis High School schedule yours today!

The Alara is an apartment community located in Harris County and the 77060 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Aldine Independent School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Electronic Thermostat
  • Valet Trash Service
  • Off Street Parking
  • Patio/Balcony
  • Refrigerator
  • BBQ/Picnic Area
  • Courtyard
  • Dishwasher
  • Extra Storage
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Choose Your Electricity Provider with Gatby
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Large Closets
  • Air Conditioner
  • Cable Ready
  • Spanish Speaking Staff
  • W/D Hookup
  • Disposal
  • Reserved Parking

Community Amenities

Pool

Playground

Business Center

Grill

  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Public Transportation
  • Business Center
  • Walk-Up
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Gated
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Picnic Area

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Washer/Dryer Hookup

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

Refrigerator

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Storage Space
  • Tub/Shower

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Ice Maker
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

Model Details

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio

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Location
17601 Wayforest Dr, Houston,
TX 77060
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Neighborhood

Greenspoint provides a close-knit residential community where both families and professionals call home. With a thriving business center comprised of some of Houston's largest companies, the area provides an important component to the city's economic infrastructure. Greenspoint has evolved throughout the past several years to grow into the vibrant community it is today. Since 1991, crime has dropped almost 60 percent, employment has increased 130 percent and population has increased 62 percent.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Greenspoint/IAH Airport Houston, TX
Studio $799 $1,081
1 Bedroom $911 $1,182
2 Bedrooms $1,135 $1,503
3 Bedrooms $1,231 $1,934
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Univ. of Houston, Downtown
Drive: 22 min 14.1 mi
University of St Thomas
Drive: 26 min 17.6 mi
Houston Community College
Drive: 27 min 17.6 mi
The Art Institute of Houston
Drive: 30 min 21.6 mi
The Alara is within 22 minutes or 14.1 miles from Univ. of Houston, Downtown. It is also near University of St Thomas and Houston Community College.
Schools
Greenspoint Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Texas Serenity Academy
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Davis Ninth Grade
Public Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
Attendance Zone
Lewis Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
Davis High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Dar Ul Arqam School North
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
Sweetwater Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb, located 10.8 miles from The Alara. The Alara is near George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 6.4 miles or 9 minutes away, and William P Hobby, located 27.5 miles or 43 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Northline Transit Center Hcc Sb
Drive: 16 min 10.8 mi
Melbourne North Lindale Sb
Drive: 17 min 11.6 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Houston
Drive: 23 min 14.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
George Bush Intcntl/Houston
 Drive: 9 min 6.4 mi
William P Hobby
 Drive: 43 min 27.5 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

Scores provided by

What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
76 / 100

Traffic

Active

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Alara.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Greens Road Plaza
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Greenbriar North Center
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
The Alara has 2 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 12-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens
 Drive: 15 min 7.8 mi
Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center
 Drive: 19 min 11.6 mi
Cy-Champ Park
 Drive: 19 min 12.0 mi
Pundt Park
 Drive: 19 min 12.3 mi
Spring Trails Preserve
 Drive: 20 min 13.9 mi
The Alara has 5 parks within 13.9 miles, including Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center, and Pundt Park.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Drive: 12 min 7.3 mi
Intracare North Hospital
Drive: 13 min 7.5 mi
TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital
Drive: 13 min 7.7 mi
The Alara has 3 hospitals within 7.7 miles, the nearest is HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest which is 7.3 miles away and a 12 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center
Drive: 56 min 40.9 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation
Drive: 85 min 66.5 mi
The Alara is 40.9 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.

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