Modern Living in Downtown Houston
With its prime location in the heart of downtown Houston, The Star is within reach of the city’s best offerings. Located in the former Texaco Building, opportunities for work and play are right outside your door.
Whether you’re craving buttery seafood at McCormick & Schmick’s or a hot dog from Market Square Park, you can find what you’re looking for nearby. Drafts at Flying Saucer, happy hour at Sambuca, and chef-curated dining at Bravery Chef Hall are all within walking distance. For the ultimate convenience on nights you don’t feel like leaving the comfort of home, The Nash, a modern American restaurant, is located inside the building. Even grocery shopping is simplified at our apartments near downtown Houston, with Kroger and Phoenicia Specialty Foods close by.
Busy professionals enjoy convenient commuting thanks to the central location and easy access to public transportation. Experience the lively city by catching an Astros game at the nearby Minute Maid Park, or when dancing to live music at Discovery Green.
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Explore the Heart of the City
One of Houston's most walkable and bike-able neighborhoods
The Nash
1111 Rusk Street
Houston, TX 77002
Shake Shack
702 Main street
Houston, TX 77002
Sambuca
909 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
Morton Steakhouse
1001 McKinney Street
Houston, TX 77002
McCormik & Schmicks
1201 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77002
Hearsay on the Green
1515 Dallas Street
Houston, TX 77010
Grotto Downtown
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
Flying Saucer
705 Main street
Houston, TX 77002
Dish Society
712 Main street
Houston, TX 77002
Bravery Chef Hall
409 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77002
Brasa’s Brazilian Steakhouse
705 Main street
Houston, TX 77002
Z on 23
1121 Walker Street
Houston, TX 77002
Truck Yard
2118 Lamar Street
Houston, TX 77003
The Rustic
1836 Polk Street
Houston, TX 77003
Reserve 101
1201 Caroline Street
Houston, TX 77002
Moonshiners
1000 Prairie Street
Houston, TX 77002
Toyota Center
1510 Polk Street
Houston, TX 77003
The Theater District
444 Capitol Street
Houston, TX 77002
The Houston Club
910 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002
PNC Stadium
2200 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77003
Petroleum Club of Houston
1201 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford Street
Houston, TX 77002
Market Square Park
301 Milam Street
Houston, TX 77002
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney Street
Houston, TX 77010
Z on 23
1121 Walker Street
Houston, TX 77002
Truck Yard
2118 Lamar Street
Houston, TX 77003
The Rustic
1836 Polk Street
Houston, TX 77003
Reserve 101
1201 Caroline Street
Houston, TX 77002
Moonshiners
1000 Prairie Street
Houston, TX 77002
The Nash
1111 Rusk Street
Houston, TX 77002
Shake Shack
702 Main street
Houston, TX 77002
Sambuca
909 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
Morton Steakhouse
1001 McKinney Street
Houston, TX 77002
McCormik & Schmicks
1201 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77002
Hearsay on the Green
1515 Dallas Street
Houston, TX 77010
Grotto Downtown
1001 Avenida De Las Americas
Houston, TX 77010
Flying Saucer
705 Main street
Houston, TX 77002
Dish Society
712 Main street
Houston, TX 77002
Bravery Chef Hall
409 Travis Street
Houston, TX 77002
Brasa’s Brazilian Steakhouse
705 Main street
Houston, TX 77002
Toyota Center
1510 Polk Street
Houston, TX 77003
The Theater District
444 Capitol Street
Houston, TX 77002
The Houston Club
910 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002
PNC Stadium
2200 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77003
Petroleum Club of Houston
1201 Louisiana Street
Houston, TX 77002
Minute Maid Park
501 Crawford Street
Houston, TX 77002
Market Square Park
301 Milam Street
Houston, TX 77002
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby Street
Houston, TX 77002
Discovery Green
1500 McKinney Street
Houston, TX 77010
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is it to walk or bike to the closest parks, shops, and attractions from here?
METRORail Green/Purple (Main St Square/Fannin): 2-4-min walk. Market Square Park: 8-min walk. Discovery Green: 10-min walk. Toyota Center: 12-min walk. Daikin Park: 15-min walk. Tunnel System: 2-min walk. Buffalo Bayou Park: 8-min bike ride. Theater District: 8-min walk.
How do residents here typically get to work?
Many walk to downtown offices (energy, law, finance, engineering, government), 5-15 min via the tunnel system. Texas Medical Center commuters use METRORail; Midtown/EaDo/Museum District commuters use rail or bike. Uber/Lyft arrive within minutes.
What's the fastest way to get downtown from this apartment?
Downtown offices: 5-15-min walk via tunnel system. Texas Medical Center: METRORail Red Line, 20-25 min. Midtown: 5-10-min rail/bike. EaDo: 5-min drive/10-min bike. Galleria/Uptown: 20-30-min drive. Energy Corridor: 30-40 min via I-10.
What's a good guide to things to do near this apartment?
Downtown Houston happy hours guide. Downtown coffee shops for remote work. Astros/Rockets/Dynamo game-day walking guide. Dog-friendly downtown guide. Best brunch spots within 15 minutes. Tunnel system guide for new residents. Fitness and running routes. Seasonal festivals and annual events guide.
Is this a convenient area for everyday errands, not just commuting?
Most errands are walkable: restaurants, coffee shops, pharmacies, convenience stores, fitness studios, parks, entertainment, and the tunnel system. Walking distance to Astros, Rockets, and Dynamo games, concerts, and festivals. Popular for after-work dinners, morning coffee, and weekend visits to Discovery Green, Market Square Park, and the Theater District.
Are there hospitals, schools, or gyms near this apartment?
CVS Pharmacy: 3-min walk. Walgreens: 6-min walk. Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center Downtown: 4-min walk. Memorial Hermann Medical Plaza Downtown: 6-min walk. Texas Medical Center: 20 min via METRORail. Downtown YMCA: 10-min walk. Boutique fitness studios downtown/Midtown: 10-15-min walk or short rail ride.