10220 MEMORIAL DR, Houston, TX, 77024

Memorial Creole Apts just relaid the west parking area and installed new, taller carports as many were damaged by Hurricane Beryl in 7/2024. The entrance drive and west parking area are beautiful now. Also several trees were lost in the storm, but all was cleared away and cleaned up very quickly. I love living here and could not imagine finding a nicer home anywhere else!

I have been living here for 10 years at least. Moving here allowed me to raise two successful Aggies. The proximity of great schools was my motivation. This place used to be lovely, not anymore: First, the noise: Duschesne Academy next door is very loud: they have loud speakers to call the kids by name when school is over and will use them during many events in the evenings. When the events take place, the loudspeakers can be heard. Be also prepared to have your bedroom lit up by the stadium floodlights during the night events, and fall asleep with the noise of whistles, and the likes. After all, who does not enjoy loud cheers and music when falling asleep? Besides Duchesne, be prepared to endure the noise of your neighbors whom you can hear arguing or watching TV. You can even hear your neighbors taking baths or showers. Second, the smells: be prepared to experience the smells of your neighbors' cooking. It seems to spread through the walls or the air conditioning vents. According to management, the only way to combat those smells is to switch on the vent fans. After living here for 10 years, I can attest that it does not work. Third, the average age of the residents is over 60, so it feels more like a retirement home. Some of the residents behave strangely, e.g., lurk at night or walking barefoot. If you are young, in your twenties, or your thirties, this is a difficult complex to settle in. You will be under constant surveillance by some older residents who don't work and are intolerant. They will make you leave in the end, or call the security guard on you. I even watched an elderly resident once, walking her dog, the dog was pooping on the pavement as she was walking him. She used to get angry at me for no reason because I was not responding to her questions or engaging in a conversation. That was so odd and sad to watch and experience over and over. Fourth, safety: despite the guard at the entrance, 6 cars got broken into recently. They added more lights at night so hopefully that should help. On a more personal note, and, still on the subject of safety, a tall tree fell on the roof of my apartment a while ago, damaging the gutters which are now bent, unstable and pulled on by the wind. Hopefully they won't become loose and hurt someone. Also, because the tree fell sideways and rested on the staircase, part of the railing is bent, and the staircase is shaky when someone is going up or down. The uprooted tree damaged the ground and all the bricks got dislodged at the base of the staircase. It is not a pretty sight and hopefully they wont get loose and become projectiles the next time we have a storm. On final note, while I walk my dog, I am always taken aback by the old washers and dryers which are piled up in the complex, next to some apartments. They have been disposed of, there, and for ever! Not classy at all. Finally, be aware that management is mercurial. So save yourself time and money and stay away. The time has come for me to leave and it makes me feel sad and nostalgic for the lovely Memorial Creole in some ways.

We moved in to Memorial Creole as a result of Hurricane Harvey. It was a hectic time and the complex was close to capacity but the Property Manager (Robert Hoop) made very effort to accommodate us; he was able to adjust parking spots which allowed us to be closer to our vehicles and was proactive staying in touch with us when larger apartments became available. We ended up moving in to one of the larger apartments he showed us. Memorial Creole caters to a professional clientele and that makes for a friendly, quiet and easy living experience. Garbage pickup is right outside your door 3x/week which is great. Also, the property never floods even under torrential rains; this is something you don't think about until it happens, but the property doesn't flood, so no worries for your vehicle or getting in and out of the complex in times of bad weather. This is a safe, professional, friendly complex.

I moved to Houston and memorial creole apartments in December 2016 and have absolutely loved being a part of this community. All the residents smile and wave at each other and respect the property/each other as good neighbors do. The property manager is incredibly responsive to any complaints and ensures that all residents concerns are addressed in a timely manner. The property itself is well kept by the maintenance staff and feels genuinely homey to walk around. Will continue to enjoy living here for years to come.

Pros: The curb appeal of the complex is top notch. The residents are a higher class of apartment renters than most complexes. The location is very convenient to everywhere and everything. Complex was graded correctly and it never floods.Very safe complex. Cons: Very overpriced. Visitor parking is non-existent yet some self-entitled residents park in the handful of spaces because it is close to their unit. Feral cats roaming the complex. No amenities except the 2 pools. The dog owners at this complex are the WORST: dogs off-leash, dogs barking while being walked before 6AM, dogs barking in their apartments all day. Property Manager plays favorites and they don't have to follow the property rules, like the 80 year old woman with hair down to her butt whose 2 yappy mutts run around the complex she never gets evicted. Oh, if you say anything to her about it, she brags that Robert, the PM, is her best friend and that she knows Marv she can do whatever she wants. This used to be a fantastic place to live but until the dog issues are remedied and the old hags are made to follow the rules or evicted, I'd suggest moving elsewhere.