Garage Apartments

[mcook2002]

Anyone have one for rent or know of one that is? Figure this might at least distract us from the Walmart vs. World threads.

[Flashman]

We are renovating our GA in The Montrose into more of a Mother-in-Law abode, but I am curious what people are getting for garage apartments these days. Back when I was living in one (it has been a while) it was about $1/ft/mo. Is that still the going rate?

[crunchtastic]

We are renovating our GA in The Montrose into more of a Mother-in-Law abode, but I am curious what people are getting for garage apartments these days. Back when I was living in one (it has been a while) it was about $1/ft/mo. Is that still the going rate?

I lived in one, briefly, as recently as 2007 and that's about right. Don't have one, but my neighbors (lessors and lessees) confirm that's still a going rate in the east end. Here it will often get you a parking spot, too. In the Montrose and Heights, doubt you would get anything but tiny appliances and street parking for that price, though.

Edited June 29, 2010 by crunchtastic

[Jesse]

A friend of mine is renting his out near 14th and Studewood. PM me your email if you want and I'll put you in contact

[kat_zor]

We rent out our 1200 sq ft 2 bedroom garage apartment for $1050 (Houston Heights). I think I underpriced it considering it has two garage parking spots and a washer/dryer. I'll probably raise the rent next time.

[AtticaFlinch]

For about 6 months in 2007, I paid $550 per month for a 350 sq foot garage efficiency with street parking in Montrose. I know I got screwed on the deal, but I had needed it in a hurry. I had a much better deal for a real apartment in Montrose with a parking space that was actually a little less than $1/sq foot. The deals are out there, even in the Heights, but you have to be patient and constantly looking or know someone who's moving.

Believe it or not, but Craigslist and the Greesheet are the two best sources for small individually owned units. People who own one or only a handful of units for rent don't typically put ads in the Chronicle or in those apartment magazines you find at the front of grocery stores.

Edited June 29, 2010 by AtticaFlinch

[kylejack]

The rates seem similar to the rates in 4plex units around Montrose, and I dunno, I always found it a little weird to live right behind your landlord, but ymmv.

[Zippy]

I've a friend who's renting a garage apt on 6th 1/2 st pretty much behind Onion Creek.. I think it's an efficiency style and I think it's still available.. PM if you want more details..

[heights_yankee]

The rates seem similar to the rates in 4plex units around Montrose, and I dunno, I always found it a little weird to live right behind your landlord, but ymmv.

Many of the garage apts around me are a rental in the main house as well.

[SilverJK]

I've seen a few for rent around me. I'd advise riding a bike around and writing down numbers. A lot of people don't advertise other that a sign in their yard. I think my neighbor just found a tenant for his, I'll double check for you though.