Pick your commute first, then your apartment
Houston is huge, so commute time matters more than ZIP code. Enter your workplace, school or the Texas Medical Center, choose how far you’re willing to go, and the finder draws that area on the map. One click opens our map search limited to apartments inside the circle, where you can keep filtering by beds, pets and amenities.
Distances are straight-line estimates. Freeway access matters – an apartment 10 miles out along the Katy Freeway can be quicker than one 6 miles away across town – so treat the circle as a starting point, then use the draw tool to fine-tune.
Frequently asked questions
How far is a 20-minute commute in Houston?
Outside rush hour it can be 10–15 miles on the freeways; in peak traffic it may be only 5–8 miles. Use a smaller radius if you’ll drive at rush hour.
Can I draw my own shape instead of a circle?
Yes. Open the map search and use “Draw area” to trace any shape – for example along a rail line or freeway.