Apartment Move-In Checklist
Moving to Rice, TX? Your Essential Apartment Move-In Checklist
Securing a unit at a top-rated community like One Hermann Place Apartments, The Rice, or The Museum Tower Apartments is an exciting milestone, but the logistics of moving in can be overwhelming. To ensure your new home is ready on day one, you need a clear plan for your essential services.
Our Rice Apartment Move-In Checklist handles the heavy lifting for you. We've identified the local providers for everything from high-speed internet with Spectrum to mandatory renters insurance.
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Recommended Buildings
Rice Top Rated Apartments on Google
8 complexes · 4.0+ ratedSourced from Google · only buildings with verified websites, photos, and 10+ reviews.
One Hermann Place Apartments
Highlights: Pet-friendly·Free parking·Accessible entrance
"I lived at One Hermann Place for 2 years, from 2021-2023, which were sincerely some of the best years I have ever spent in Houston. Even while I living away from family, the team at OHP made One Hermann Place feel like a home away from home. - Management is fantastic and all…" — Jenna
1699 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX 77004, USA
Today: Closed
(713) 766-5949
The Rice
Highlights: Pet-friendly·Parking available·Accessible entrance
"What an amazing piece of Houston history! The Rice is a stunning building that beautifully blends its historic charm with modern living. Once a grand hotel, it’s now an upscale apartment complex with a unique character you can’t find anywhere else in the city. I had the pleas…" — Miguel
909 Texas St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Today: Closed
(832) 789-6309
Allure Hermann Park at Med Center
Highlights: Pet-friendly·Parking available·Accessible entrance
"I was initially a bit hesitant to move in after reading some of the reviews, but after speaking with several current residents and hearing how much they enjoyed living here, I decided to give it a shot, and I’m so glad I did! So far, my experience has been nothing short of ama…" — Tache Antoine
5927 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77004, USA
Today: Closed
(832) 304-7754
Silverton Village
Highlights: Pet-friendly·Accessible entrance
"Alma is THE MOST AMAZING PERSON! She went above and beyond to help us! She was very patient, kind and knowledgeable. I would recommend this place 100 times over to anyone because of how awesome she was with us. The apartments are nice and family friendly. They really care abou…" — Joni Lynn
3700 FM85, Ennis, TX 75119, USA
Today: Closed
(844) 321-1708
The Museum Tower Apartments
Highlights: Pet-friendly·Free parking·Accessible entrance
"The Museum Tower is a TRUE luxury building in Houston, unlike several that advertise as that, but do not uphold to the standards of luxury. I recently moved into Museum Tower from a popular “luxury” building in River Oaks that was an absolute nightmare. The Museum Tower has be…" — Alexa Peavey
4899 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006, USA
Today: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
(346) 594-6291
Rice Graduate Apartment
Highlights: Accessible entrance
"Awesome place. Has recreation games. Laundry facility is great. Only one lift but enough staircases in every section of the building. Trash dump are is well maintained too. Mailboxes are well maintained. Communication about packages received is prompt. Accessible to man…" — Kulfi Adda
1515 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005, USA
Today: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(713) 348-4723
Townhouse Apartments
Highlights: Pet-friendly·Free parking·Accessible entrance
"We moved to Texas from another state and this apartment is the place we decided to call home for a little while. Tyma (leasing consultant) was an absolute dream to work with. She made it so easy and literally treated us like family. It was such a relief to come talk with Tyma…" — Jessica Holmes
1001 Biloxi Dr, Ennis, TX 75119, USA
Today: Closed
(972) 878-6011
Alexan River Oaks
Highlights: Pet-friendly·Free parking·Accessible entrance
"I am going on my 3rd year living here and I can’t say enough great things about Alexan River Oaks! From the amazing amenities, to the leasing staff, concierge staff, cleaning staff, and the maintenance staff. Safety to me is the #1 thing I look for since we are in Houston and…" — Amanda Phan Peters- Nguyen
3015 Weslayan St, Houston, TX 77027, USA
Today: Closed
(833) 538-1160
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