Navasota, TX 74 Apartments for Rent

During springtime, the city of Navasota is one of the premier destinations in the State of Texas for viewing wildflowers especially notable for fields of red-orange Indian paintbrushes, yellow black-eyed Susans, pink primroses and bright bluebonnets, the official state flower.

Founded in 1831, Navasota was originally a stagecoach stop filled with many wild and wooly tales of days gone by. In 2005, the State of Texas designated Navasota as the "Blues Capital of Texas" in honor of local Navasotan and famed blues musician Mance Lipscomb. Today, Navasota actively seeks to thrive with a population of 7,079. Located about 72 miles from Houston on TX-6, this quintessential Texas town offers a developing economic environment and friendly arts community. Temperatures range from high 80s during the summer to mild winter temperatures averaging in the mid-50s.

Moving to Navasota

When moving to Navasota, there is not really a bad time of year to move as the weather is generally warm to temperate year round. Navasota offers a laid-back distinctly Texas atmosphere where blue jeans and t-shirts are the norm and backyard barbecues abound. Update your driver's license at the Navasota DPS located on East Alpine.

Navasota Neighborhoods

Expect a surprising selection of homes in the neighborhoods of Navasota from quaint and historic to large and newly-built. Rental housing choices range from furnished apartments to house rentals.

City Center: Navasota's suburbia neighborhoods include City Center, a hidden gem. Types of homes include small to medium sized houses and mobile homes. One of the unique features of the City Center area is the proliferation of small lakes and ponds. The historic Oakland Cemetery serves as the resting place for blues legend Mance Lipscomb. Enjoy a round of golf at the Pecan Lakes Golf Club featuring a course designed by luminary golf course architect Jay Riviere. Get your fishing pole ready for a lazy afternoon of fishing at Los Robles Lake, a public reservoir. Make sure to bring your fishing license, it is required.

Courtney: The Courtney neighborhood offers medium- to large-size homes and a variety of small apartment complexes. Courtney offers a number of newer residences built after 2000, look for a place to live here as soon as possible. This might be the best neighborhood to rent an apartment from one bedroom apartments to three bedroom apartments. Bordering the Courtney community is the Brazos River, the longest river in the State of Texas, once referred to as El RÌ_o de los Brazos de Dios or "The River of the Arms of God" by early Spanish explorers. The presence of the Brazos River offers many outdoor opportunities for boating, kayaking, canoeing and lots of great river fishing.

Route 90 / East Washington Avenue: Discover the wonderful homes in the Route 90 / East Washington Avenue area ranging from modest mobile homes and small established homes from the '40s to freshly built new suburban homes. This Navasota neighborhood is also close to the nearby Bernhardt Winery, a local winery and bed and breakfast. Stoneham Lake Dam offers great fishing for the rod-and-reel toting crowd.

Living in Navasota

Life in Navasota may be in the slow lane with exciting possibilities. Things to do in historic downtown Navasota include shopping, perusing art galleries, visiting the Horlock History Center, viewing the Statue of Rene Robert Cavelier Sieur de LaSalle and touring Victorian homes. The August Blues Fest pays tribute to some of the best blues musicians in Texas. The Navasota Theater Alliance presents stage productions and hosts a summer theater camp. Cool off from the hot Texas summers with a dip at the Navasota Municipal Pool. Attend a summer concert at the Bernhardt Winery.