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Amherst Apartments

10440 Valley Forge Dr, Houston, TX 77042

4.0 (3 reviews)

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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 870 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 1,198 SF Not Available
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 1,559 SF Not Available

About Amherst Apartments

We’re proud of our friendly and experienced staff; many of whom have been with Amherst for more than 10 years. If you are looking for a spacious apartment fit for family around Houston, come visit Amherst. We offer a variety of one, two, and three-bedroom. We’re conveniently located within easy distance of business centers, schools, unique restaurants, and medical facilities.

Amherst Apartments is an apartment community located in Harris County and the 77042 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Houston Independent attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Pool, Sport Court, Playground

Community Amenities

Pool

Laundry Facilities

Playground

Controlled Access

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Walk-Up
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Basketball Court
  • Gated
  • Courtyard

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Walk-In Closets

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Refrigerator

Highlights

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Instant Hot Water

Model Details

  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Family Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Move-In Fees
  • Application Fee
    $50

Details

Utilities Included

  • Trash Removal

Lease Options

  • 6 or 12

Property Information

  • Built in 1974
  • 213 units/2 stories
Location
Property Address: 10440 Valley Forge Dr, Houston,
TX 77042
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Neighborhood

Situated about 17 miles west of Downtown Houston, Briarforest is a dynamic suburb anchored by the Westchase District in the south and Buffalo Bayou in the north. Residents enjoy the best of both worlds, from convenient shopping destinations to tranquil retreats into nature.

Briarforest is located near Houston’s Energy Corridor, affording many residents quick commutes. The neighborhood is also proximate to popular outdoor venues like Terry Hershey Park, Bear Creek Pioneers Park, George Bush Park, Arthur Storey Park, and Royal Oaks Country Club. Convenience to Sam Houston Tollway, Westpark Tollway, and I-10 makes getting around from Briarforest simple.

Learn more about living in Briar Forest 

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 602-607 Sq Ft $849 $1,481 $3,265
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 762-763 Sq Ft $630 $1,266 $3,787
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1077-1079 Sq Ft $895 $1,567 $5,637
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1390 Sq Ft $1,175 $2,025 $8,750
4 Beds 4 Beds 4 Beds 2155 Sq Ft $1,760 $3,029 $5,900
Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Walk-Up
  • Gated
  • Courtyard
  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Basketball Court
  • Pool, Sport Court, Playground
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Carpet
  • Tile Floors
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Family Room
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
Expenses
Recurring
Assigned Other Parking $30
One-Time
Application Fee $50
Cat Fee $150
Cat Deposit $150
Dog Fee $150
Dog Deposit $150
Utilities Included
Trash Removal Included
Office Hours
Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday Closed
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Houston Baptist University
Drive: 13 min 7.2 mi
The Art Institute of Houston
Drive: 14 min 9.6 mi
Rice University
Drive: 21 min 12.8 mi
UT Health Houston
Drive: 21 min 13.7 mi
Amherst Apartments is within 13 minutes or 7.2 miles from Houston Baptist University. It is also near The Art Institute of Houston and Rice University.
Schools
Walnut Bend Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
676 Students
Attendance Zone
2
Out of 10
Revere Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
1,112 Students
Attendance Zone
2
Out of 10
Westside High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,882 Students
Attendance Zone
5
Out of 10
Grace School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
471 Students
Nearby
The Tenney School
Private Middle & High School
Grades 6-12
56 Students
Nearby
School data provided by GreatSchools The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
Transportation

Transportation options available in Houston include Dryden/Tmc, located 13.2 miles from Amherst Apartments. Amherst Apartments is near William P Hobby, located 27.8 miles or 40 minutes away, and George Bush Intcntl/Houston, located 30.0 miles or 36 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Dryden/Tmc
Drive: 20 min 13.2 mi
Tmc Transit Center
Drive: 21 min 13.6 mi
Hermann Park/Rice U
Drive: 22 min 13.8 mi
Smith Lands
Drive: 21 min 14.0 mi
Memorial Hermann Hospital/Houston Zoo Station
Drive: 21 min 14.3 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Houston
Drive: 23 min 16.2 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
William P Hobby
 Drive: 40 min 27.8 mi
George Bush Intcntl/Houston
 Drive: 36 min 30.0 mi

Walkability Near Amherst Apartments

Car-Dependent
36
Walk Score®
Out of 100
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Some Transit
30
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
47
Bike Score®
Out of 100
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Amherst Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
West Belt South Retail Center
Walk: 2 min 0.1 mi
Briar Lake Village
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walnut Bend Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Amherst Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary
 Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail
 Drive: 9 min 4.6 mi
Houston Arboretum & Nature Center
 Drive: 14 min 7.6 mi
Memorial Park and Golf Course
 Drive: 17 min 8.9 mi
Bear Creek Pioneers Park
 Drive: 17 min 10.4 mi
Amherst Apartments has 5 parks within 10.4 miles, including Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail, and Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Healthbridge Childrens's Hospital of Houston
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
HCA Houston Healthcare West
Drive: 7 min 3.6 mi
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
Drive: 7 min 4.3 mi
Amherst Apartments has 3 hospitals within 4.3 miles, the nearest is Healthbridge Childrens's Hospital of Houston which is 3.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Lyndon B Johnson Space Center
Drive: 53 min 40.0 mi
Pelican Spit Military Reservation
Drive: 81 min 65.5 mi
Amherst Apartments is 40.0 miles from Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, and is convenient to other military bases, including Pelican Spit Military Reservation.
 
 
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What neighborhood is the property located in?

Amherst Apartments is in Briar Forest in the city of Houston. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.8 mile of the property. Five parks are within 10.4 miles, including Edith L. Moore Nature Sanctuary, Buffalo Bayou Paddling Trail, and Houston Arboretum & Nature Center.

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