MID-WEST

Residents of a west Houston neighborhood near Woodway Drive and Del Monte are fed up with animal carcasses left on the backside of Briarbend Park.

There's a brand-new themed cafe in town. The new arrival to Mid-West, called Kings Cafe, is located at 5887 Westheimer Road, Suite H.Kings Cafe offers "tasty smoothies and desserts, [and] hot drinks made on sand," according to the business's Facebook page. With a five-star rating on it's first review on Yelp so far, the new themed cafe has already made a good impression. Yelper Yahia A. wrote, " Went by on their first day, everything was amazing. Head on over to check it out: Kings Cafe is open from 3 p.m.2 a.m. on Monday-Thursday and Sunday and 3 p.m.4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Mid-West is moderately walkable, has some bike infrastructure and offers many nearby public transportation options, according to Walk Score's rating system. We took a look at local listings in Mid-West via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this Houston neighborhood. Listed at $690/month, this 623-square-foot studio apartment, located at 8162 Richmond Ave., is 30.7% less than the $997/month median rent for a studio in Mid-West. The building offers outdoor space, garage parking and a business center. 2424 S. Voss RoadCheck out this 475-square-foot studio apartment at 2424 S. Voss Road, listed at $730/month.

So what does an affordable rent on a rental in Mid-West look like these days and what might you get for your money? A look at local listings in Mid-West via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide yields a look at what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this Houston neighborhood. The building features on-site laundry, secured entry and assigned parking. Building amenities include on-site laundry and assigned parking. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and secured entry.

Data from rental site Zumper shows that the median rent for a one bedroom in Mid-West is currently hovering around $850. Listed at $725/month, this 623-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 8162 Richmond Ave. 8155 Richmond Ave.Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 8155 Richmond Ave. Westheimer and South Voss RoadsHere's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at Westheimer and South Voss roads that's also going for $725/month. 6041 Winsome LaneListed at $750/month, this 482-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 6041 Winsome Lane.