$1,215 – $2,270/mo

1–2 bedrooms
1–2 baths
643–1,447 sq ft
26 units available
Pet friendly

2525 Citywest Blvd, Houston, TX, 77042

As of October 13, 2026, Folio West in Houston, TX has 26 apartments for rent from $1,215 to $2,270/mo. One-bedrooms start at $1,215 and two-bedrooms at $1,745. The average asking rent has held near $1,574 since August 26, 2026.

Floor plans

Folio West has 26 units available across 10 floor plans: 7 one-bedroom layouts (643–930 sq ft) and 3 two-bedroom layouts (1,105–1,447 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

A2

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 747 – 754 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,215/mo

4 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
#112	$1,410	747	Oct 12
#337	$1,430	747	Oct 25
#220	$1,390	750	Nov 3
#155	$1,215	754	Nov 30

A1

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 643 – 723 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,298/mo

5 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
#471	$1,298	643	Oct 12
#234	$1,335	650	Oct 12
#343	$1,405	723	Oct 12
#443	$1,395	723	Oct 19
#422	$1,419	660	Nov 1

A1a

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 791 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,345/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
#202	$1,345	791	Oct 16

A1b

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 867 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,365/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
#308	$1,365	867	Dec 2

A3

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 840 – 881 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,399/mo

5 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
#144	$1,399	840	Oct 12
#146	$1,399	840	Oct 12
#303	$1,399	861	Oct 12
#257	$1,435	866	Oct 12
#164	$1,510	881	Oct 12

A3b

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 855 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,449/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
#159	$1,449	855	Oct 12

A4

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 930 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,517/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
#269	$1,522	930	Oct 27
#450	$1,517	930	Dec 7

B1

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,117 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,745/mo

1 available unit	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
#126	$1,745	1,117	Oct 12

B2

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,105 Sq Ft

Starting at $1,811/mo

2 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available	Open unit
#341	$1,811	1,105	Oct 12
#216	$1,826	1,105	Nov 5

B3

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,337 – 1,447 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,050/mo

4 available units	Price	Sq ft	Available
#125	$2,050	1,337	Oct 12
#325	$2,195	1,337	Oct 12
#225	$2,185	1,337	Nov 23
#256	$2,270	1,447	Nov 23

See all 36 units listed at Folio West, including ones no longer available.

Cost to rent here

At Folio West, a one-bedroom starts at about $1,445 a month all-in: $1,215 rent and an estimated $230 for electric, gas, water, internet, and renters insurance. A two-bedroom starts at about $2,039.

All-in from$1,445/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at Folio West takes about $43,740 a year for a one-bedroom and $62,820 for a two-bedroom. Keeping the $1,445 all-in month for a one-bedroom within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $59,000 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$1,445/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$59,000/yr

Income to qualify

$43,740/yr

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Rent history

Over the past 3 months, the average asking rent at Folio West has ranged from $1,482 to $1,634. The current average is $1,574, up $15 (1%) from $1,559 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (49 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

At Folio West, leases run 12 months.

Rent
$1,215 – $2,270/mo
Lease term
12 months
Earliest move-in
Oct 12

Amenities

Folio West is pet friendly and has garage or covered parking and in-unit washers and dryers. It lists 35 amenities, including fitness center, private patio/balcony*, and 2 ev chargers.

12 Foot Ceilings*
2 Ev Chargers
Bike Storage
Built-In Desks*
Business Center And Conference Room
Community Parking Garage
Controlled Access Exterior Doors
Dog Park
Double Vanity Sinks*
Entertainment Area With Billiards Table And Gaming Tables

Fitness Center
Flexible Study Spaces*
Friday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Full Size Washer And Dryer
Garden Tubs*
Granite Countertops
Island Kitchen
Monday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Outdoor Fire Pit With Bocce Ball Court
Pet Grooming Station
Pool And Spa With Outdoor Kitchen
Poolside Cabanas
Porcelain Tile Bathrooms
Private Patio/Balcony*
Remote Controlled Access Gate
Saturday: 10 Am To - 5 Pm
Stainless Steel Appliances
Sunday: 1 Pm To - 5 Pm
Thursday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Tile Backsplash
Tuesday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Walk-In Closets
Wednesday: 9 Am To - 6 Pm
Wood Surface Flooring In Living Room
First Floor Apartment

Amenity photos

Pool
Gym
Game room
Lobby

Location

2525 Citywest Blvd, Houston, TX, 77042

Resident reviews

2.5

Overall rating

Positive

Mixed

Neutral

Negative

Management5.0

Amenities and Shared Spaces5.0

Location5.0

Overall5 reviews

Resident experiences at this property are highly polarized. While one recent resident praised staff professionalism and apartment quality, the majority of reviews cite significant concerns including unresponsive management and staff communication, recurring maintenance issues with amenities (fire pit and jacuzzi reported non-functional for extended periods), security vulnerabilities, parking challenges, and cleanliness issues in common areas. Additional fees are noted alongside concerns about property upkeep and community conditions.

Management responsiveness and staff professionalism are inconsistent across resident experiences. While some residents report positive leasing interactions, others describe unresponsive office staff, limited community engagement, and communication delays regarding maintenance and security issues. Billing practices include additional fees, and residents note concerns about amenity functionality and property upkeep.

Reviews highlight significant concerns with amenities and shared spaces maintenance, including trash accumulation in common areas and hallways, and security issues affecting package and vehicle safety. Parking infrastructure has reportedly required extended maintenance without resolution. Package theft and garage security vulnerabilities are recurring issues noted by residents.

The property has documented parking challenges that have remained unresolved for extended periods. Security concerns have been reported, including vehicle break-ins and theft of common area property, with residents noting delayed communication about incidents. The location and amenities do not align with expectations for a luxury apartment community.

Summaries are written by AI from reviews residents posted on public review sites such as Google and ApartmentRatings. Each topic shows how many of those reviews discuss it.

Getting around

Folio West is somewhat walkable and not bikeable, and transit is minimal.

Walking: Somewhat walkable; Grade D+
Transit: Minimal; Grade F
Biking: Not bikeable; Grade F

Climate and air quality

Air quality near Folio West was good on 151 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in September (average AQI 63, moderate). Daily highs averaged 96°F in August, the warmest month, and lows averaged 46°F in January, the coldest.

Air quality

151 good-air days

of the past 365

Oct 13: Good, AQI 41

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Temperature

96° / 46°

average August high / January low

Oct 13: 93° high, 79° low

Oct 2025Oct 2026

Pollen

Moderate

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: low, grass: moderate, weed: moderate

Month	Average high	Average low	Average AQI	Good-air days
January	64°F	46°F	51 (moderate)	14 of 31
February	75°F	54°F	54 (moderate)	11 of 28
March	80°F	61°F	48 (good)	23 of 31
April	80°F	67°F	47 (good)	23 of 30
May	84°F	68°F	61 (moderate)	6 of 31
June	89°F	76°F	55 (moderate)	8 of 30
July	93°F	77°F	59 (moderate)	8 of 31
August	96°F	78°F	58 (moderate)	8 of 31
September	92°F	76°F	63 (moderate)	5 of 30
October	85°F	68°F	54 (moderate)	12 of 31
November	77°F	58°F	46 (good)	17 of 30
December	68°F	51°F	49 (good)	16 of 31

Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

NNestled in the thriving Westchase District on Westheimer Road, Folio West Houston places you at the heart of West Houston’s most desirable corridor. With seamless access to three major highways, commuting across the Greater Houston Area is effortless. Whether you're heading downtown, to the Energy Corridor, or beyond, our Briar Forest apartments places you just moments from the premier shopping, dining, and entertainment of CityCentre, and surrounded by major employers like Phillips 66 and BMC. Folio West Houston offers the perfect blend of urban accessibility and professional convenience.

Nearby schools

The closest school to Folio West is Grace Presbyterian Mdo Child Care Center, a private preschool 0.3 miles away. The closest public school is Walnut Bend Elementary School, 0.7 miles away.

School	Type	Level	Distance
Grace Presbyterian Mdo Child Care Center Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.3 mi
Grace School Private · Middle	Private	Middle	0.3 mi
Walnut Bend KinderCare Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.4 mi
The Academy of Young Scholars Private · Preschool	Private	Preschool	0.4 mi
Ascension Episcopal School Private · Middle	Private	Middle	0.5 mi
Texas Connections Academy at Houston Charter · High	Charter	High	0.6 mi
River Oaks Academy Private · High	Private	High	0.7 mi
Walnut Bend Elementary School Public · Elementary	Public	Elementary	0.7 mi
Revere Middle School Public · Middle	Public	Middle	0.7 mi
Alexander-Smith Academy Private · High	Private	High	0.9 mi