Banyan Shores

What sets Banyan Shores apart on Hammerly Boulevard is water. The two-story 1970s community is built around a small lake with a fishing pier, and its floor plans are named for it: Banyan Bay, a one-bedroom of about 560 square feet, plus the two-bedroom Lake Vista and Banyan Loft near 800 square feet.

Shared facilities are straightforward, covering a swimming pool, fitness center, business center, on-site laundry rooms and controlled-access gates. Homes have granite counters, walk-in closets and washer and dryer connections. The pet policy is narrower than most, allowing cats, birds and fish with a 50-pound limit, and prospective renters should tour in person, since listing photos show wear on the decking near the pool.

The address sits about 13 miles northwest of Downtown in Spring Branch Central, zoned to Spring Branch ISD, with I-10 the main route south toward Memorial City and the Energy Corridor.