Richland Hills, TX 286 Apartments for Rent

It's hard to find information about the history of Richland Hills, Texas. That's because, although it's an older and more established suburb of Fort Worth, the land it's on used to be part of Birdville. Are there a lot of birds here? Nope. Birdville was named for a Texas Rangers captain named Jonathan Bird.

Today, Richland Hills still retains a slight resemblance to its earlier history with a school district still named Birdville. And while the area is older and pretty well built out, especially compared to the rest of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, it's still a desirable place to live because it's so conveniently located to the popular Mid-Cities area of the northeastern Fort Worth suburbs. House rent is almost shockingly cheap compared with the rest of the area because the houses are older, but you don't have to pay for that cost savings with a higher crime rate. Safety and comfort in the Fort Worth area -- are you ready to sign up yet?

Moving to Richland Hills

When the cost of living and safety profile is so good, especially considering the location, it makes sense that you should want to look at apartment rentals here! You're in luck, too, because the available options are great. Whether you choose a reasonably priced home for rent in Richland Hills or want the convenience of an apartment complex, you're sure to find it here.

Landlords everywhere have a vision of the perfect tenant, and Richland Hills is no exception. Ideally, to get premier apartments, they want you to have a solid job history, proof of income that's about three times more than the rent, and some good rental references. But because Richland Hills isn't as flashy as some of the surrounding 'burbs, you may have a better shot finding a private landlord in an apartment complex who will work with you if your rental application is a little less than stellar. You may even be able to find less common rental situations, like a condo for rent. You can almost certainly get a pet-friendly apartment, too, though you will probably have to put down some extra deposits.

Life in Richland Hills

That first rule of real estate applies here: location, location, location. Most Richland Hills residents work in Fort Worth or in one of the Mid-Cities like Hurst, Euless or Bedford. In Richland Hills, you have easy access to major highways all around you. Going west on SH-121 makes a quick trip over to downtown Fort Worth. Going east on SH-121 takes you toward the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and even onward to Dallas, about 28 miles away. Loop 820 is right here, too, and that takes you in a large circle around the perimeter of Fort Worth and its suburbs -- hence the name, Loop. Seriously, it's huge! Both 121 and 820 have undergone near-constant construction for the past several years, and that can really tie up traffic. But by the time it's done, you won't be able to beat the convenience.