Oak Forest homes for lease are typically between $700 and $2,500 per month. The neighborhood is right next to 610 Loop, allowing easy access to Houston’s main areas. It is also near US Route 290 and Interstate 45, giving residents alternative commuting/driving routes should there be heavy traffic in 610 Loop traffic.
Oak Forest has a very active homeowners association. They manage community development projects, home and neighborhood improvements, and other Oak Forest area-related affairs.
Garden Oaks is right next to Oak Forest. Other neighborhoods near Oak Forest include Lazy Brook, Timbergrove, Houston Heights, and Langwood. Memorial, Downtown Houston, Galleria and Rice Military are only around 10 minutes away (depending on traffic) from Oak Forest as well.
For more information on available Oak Forest homes for lease, call Paige Martin at
713-425-4194 or email [email protected]
Oak Forest Homes: Neighborhood Profile
Efficient master-planning made Oak Forest one of the more organized neighborhoods in Houston (please see the inner map of Oak Forest above for a better reference). Oak Forest is currently the 28th most walkable neighborhood in Houston, based from Walkscore reports. The area’s 59 over 100 “Bikeable rating” is also above the average rating for Houston neighborhoods.
Yelp.com has over 230 rated establishments in the area. Notable commercial establishments include:
- Facundo Cafe ( Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Coffee) at 3103 Ella Blvd.
- Petrol Station (Restaurant, Bar) at 985 Wakefield Dr
- Shepherd Park Draught House (American Gastropub) at 3402 N Shepherd
- Plonk! Beer & Wine Bistro (Wine Bar) at 1214 W 43rd St
Recreational parks are also a few minutes away from most Oak Forest homes. Residents are only a short distance away from biking trails, picnic destinations, and scenic jogging trails.
Parks in Oak Forest include:
- American Legion Park at 3621 Golf Dr.
- Candlelight Park at 1520 Candlelight Ln.
- Forest West Park at 5915 Golden Forest Dr.
- Graham Park at 540 W. 34th St.
- Langwood Park at 3975 Bolin
- Mangum Manor Park at 5235 Saxon
- Langwood Park at 3975 Bolin
- Nacol Park at 4418 Bingle
- Oak Forest Park at 2100 Judiway
- Rosslyn Park at 6500 Pinemont
- Shepherd Park at 4725 Brinkman
- Watonga Parkway at 4100 Watonga Blvd
