Gatesville, TX

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Gatesville, TX, home of Coryell Museum and Historical Center.

Located in Coryell County, Central Texas, Gatesville is home to more than 15,399 people, as of the 2010 census. This medium-sized city is the county seat of Coryell County and is part of the Killeen-Temple metropolitan area. The name Gatesville is derived from Fort Gates, which is located nearby. The city was officially incorporated 1870. The name, Richard G. Grant, might not ring a bell to most people, but it is quite significant in Gatesville because he donated the land on which the city was built. Are you looking for an apartment to rent in Gatesville? Look no further because we have the tool you need to help you find the best apartment complexes, rental condos, townhouses for rent and other types of homes for rent.

Moving to Gatesville, TX

Do you know that one of the chief motivating factors for some people who are searching for a new place to move to is the cost of living in that area? A place with a high cost of living could wreak havoc on your savings, if your earnings do not tally up with the expenditure. For instance, if you live in a city with a very low cost of living and decide to move to one with a high cost of living, you might find yourself in a situation, especially, if you do not earn enough to cover the expenses. Luckily, Gatesville is one of the cities in the country with a relatively low cost of income. The cost of living index for this city is 16.5 percent lower than the Texas median and 24 percent lower than the national average. That is a lot of savings right out of the box, and is something you might want to consider when looking for apartments in Gatesville.

You already know that most landlords will ask you for a security deposit as part of the lease agreement before you can move into the apartment. The amount is not specific and depends on the terms of the particular landlord or rental management. The most common amount is the equivalent of one month's rent, even though some of them will ask for a lot less. Have this at the back of your mind when you are making a budget for your move to Gatesville. Don't worry, though, you get your security deposit back when you are ready to move out the apartment, so far as you kept to the terms for the return of the money. This usually means you will not destroy or deface the property in any way and you will also give your landlord prior notice before moving out.

Neighborhoods in Gatesville

Three main neighborhoods make up the whole of Gatesville. Each one offers a different type of living style, so it's important to educate yourself on them before you make the big move. Here's a little information to read on each:

Fort Gates: Fort Gates is a neighborhood in Gatesville that may best be described as suburban. It is a really affordable part of town with rental options in the form of mobile homes and single-family homes. Most of the houses here were built between the 1970s and late 1990s, with a few older ones that date back to the early 1940s. Did you know that Gatesville has five of the state's jails for women? You guessed right if you thought this would discourage crime in the area. Gatesville has one of the lowest crime rates in the state and this is a big draw for those looking for a safe place to retire. Another positive of choosing this neighborhood is the short commute to work for most of the residents.

City Center: This area is slightly pricier than the Fort Gates neighborhood, with rental options that include single-family homes and small apartment buildings. The Gatesville City Center is split between owners and renters and the homes here were built within the same time frame as the ones in the City Center. Just like the City Center, the commute from here to work and most destinations is an average of 15 minutes.

Owl Creek Rd: This part of Gatesville is quite remote and the homes here are in the form of single-family and a few small apartments. Most of the homes here were built between the 1940s and late 1990s. The main airport that serves this city is the Waco Regional Airport and there are up to three Amtrak stations within 30 miles of the city center.

Life in Gatesville, TX

History buffs will really enjoy living in Gatesville. This is because the Coryell Museum and Historical Center is the repository for the artifacts denoting the history of the region. For instance, this museum houses the Lloyd and Madge Mitchell Collection of spurs, totaling about 10,000. This spur collection is considered the largest in the world. This is probably why the 77th Texas Legislature named the city the "Spur Capital of Texas." Another major attraction in the city is the Last Drive-In Picture Show which was opened in 1955 by Gene Palmer. This is one of the few remaining Drive-in-theaters in the area. Outdoor enthusiasts can visit the Faunt Le Roy Park or the Mother Neff State Park. We wish you all the bets in your search for an apartment in Gatesville.