Pleasantville Homes for Rent

Pleasantville, located in Houston, was developed in 1948 to provide housing for veterans. The neighborhood is bordered by Interstates 10 and 610, which connect it to downtown Houston, 7 miles away, and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, 5 miles away. The community is active with organizations like the Pleasantville Civic League and the Environmental Defense Fund working to improve the area. Pleasantville features two main residential areas: Groveland Terrace and the main Pleasantville subdivision, both characterized by brick and wood ranch-style homes from the 1950s and 1960s. Public transit is accessible via Ride METRO stops throughout the neighborhood. Local amenities include a Kroger supermarket 6 miles away and the Azteca Farmers Market on Lyons Avenue. Dining options feature several taquerias and Triple J’s Smokehouse, known for its smoked meats. Recreational spaces include Pleasanton Manor Park with a playground and baseball diamond, Robinson Park with a public pool, and the nearby Buffalo Bend Nature Park with hiking trails and wetland ponds. Pleasantville is part of the Houston Independent School District, with local schools such as Pleasantville Elementary, Holland Middle School, and Furr High School, which offer various magnet programs. Houston Community College Northeast Campus is also conveniently located about 2 miles away.