Cranbrook Forest vs. Monticello on Cranbrook
We're neighbors — one block apart on Ella Blvd in North Houston's Champions area. If you're deciding between us, here's an honest side-by-side.
Schedule a Tour| Feature | Cranbrook ForestYOU ARE HERE | Monticello on Cranbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Largest 1BR | 859 sq ft | 650 sq ft |
| Largest 2BR | 1,033 sq ft | ~950 sq ft |
| Townhome Layouts | Only on Ella Blvd | No |
| Pool | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Fitness Center | ✓ Yes | No |
| Business Center | ✓ Yes | No |
| Gated Access | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| W/D Connections | ✓ Yes | No |
| BBQ / Picnic Area | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Playground | ✓ Yes | No |
| Pet Friendly | ✓ Yes | No |
| Se Habla Español | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Utilities Included | No | Cable |
| On-Site Management | Hazel Mgmt | Envolve LLC |
| Distance from Ella Blvd | — | 0.02 mi |
Largest 1BR
Cranbrook: 859 sq ft
Monticello: 650 sq ft
Largest 2BR
Cranbrook: 1,033 sq ft
Monticello: ~950 sq ft
Townhome Layouts
Cranbrook: Only on Ella Blvd
Monticello: No
Pool
Cranbrook: Yes
Monticello: Yes
Fitness Center
Cranbrook: Yes
Monticello: No
Business Center
Cranbrook: Yes
Monticello: No
Gated Access
Cranbrook: Yes
Monticello: Yes
W/D Connections
Cranbrook: Yes
Monticello: No
BBQ / Picnic Area
Cranbrook: Yes
Monticello: Yes
Playground
Cranbrook: Yes
Monticello: No
Pet Friendly
Cranbrook: Yes
Monticello: No
Se Habla Español
Cranbrook: Yes
Monticello: Yes
Utilities Included
Cranbrook: No
Monticello: Cable
On-Site Management
Cranbrook: Hazel Mgmt
Monticello: Envolve LLC
Distance from Ella Blvd
Cranbrook: —
Monticello: 0.02 mi
Monticello on Cranbrook includes cable in rent. Cranbrook Forest bills utilities separately.
The Honest Take
Monticello is a well-run community. They include cable in rent, which is a real advantage. What Cranbrook offers in return: larger apartments, exclusive 2-story townhome layouts, a fitness center, business center, W/D connections, and a playground — amenities Monticello doesn't have.
Our 1-bedroom starts at 718 sq ft — 68 square feet more than Monticello's 650 sq ft 1BR. For 2-bedrooms, we go up to 1,033 sq ft vs. their ~950 sq ft.
And we have something Monticello doesn't: 2-story townhome floor plans. If you've been looking for the feel of a house without the maintenance, our Plan B townhomes are the only option on this street.
The Only Townhome on Ella Blvd
813 sq ft, private entrance, two floors — the feel of a house without the maintenance. Nothing else like it in this submarket.
Tour the TownhomeFrequently Asked Questions
Which has bigger apartments — Cranbrook Forest or Monticello on Cranbrook?
Cranbrook Forest has larger apartments. Our 1BR floor plans range from 718 to 859 sq ft. Monticello on Cranbrook's 1BR is 650 sq ft — up to 209 sq ft smaller.
Does Cranbrook Forest have townhomes?
Yes — Cranbrook Forest is the only community on Ella Blvd with 2-story townhome floor plans. Our Plan B townhomes are 813 sq ft across two floors with a private entrance. Monticello on Cranbrook does not offer townhome layouts.
Does Monticello on Cranbrook include utilities?
Monticello on Cranbrook includes cable in rent. Cranbrook Forest bills utilities separately.
What amenities does Cranbrook Forest have that Monticello doesn't?
Cranbrook Forest has a fitness center, business center, washer/dryer connections in every home, a playground, and BBQ/picnic area — amenities Monticello on Cranbrook does not offer.
See Cranbrook Forest for Yourself
Features and photos only tell half the story. Come walk the property.
Mon–Fri 8:30AM–5:30PM | Sat 10AM–5PM