8500 Harwood is an apartment community at 8500 Harwood Road in North Richland Hills with one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans and in-home laundry options in select homes. For renters comparing apartments near NRH2O Water Park with in-unit laundry, the key detail to confirm is the exact laundry setup in the available home: 8500 Harwood lists full-size washer/dryer included and washer/dryer connections as select-apartment features.
NRH2O Family Water Park is a well-known North Richland Hills destination on Boulevard 26, with seasonal water attractions such as slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, and areas designed for different ages and comfort levels. Being close to it can matter if you visit often in summer, host out-of-town guests, work nearby, or simply want a neighborhood where local recreation is part of the weekly routine rather than a special trip across the Metroplex.
From 8500 Harwood, residents use familiar Mid-Cities routes such as Harwood Road, Boulevard 26, Davis Boulevard, Precinct Line Road, and the Loop 820 and SH 121/183 corridors to get around North Richland Hills, Hurst, Bedford, and the broader DFW area. Most trips to NRH2O, grocery stops, schools, work, and dining in this part of town are easier by car, although the area also connects to public transit options in North Richland Hills, including TEXRail stations for regional travel.
The floor plan mix is useful for a wide range of household setups: A1 and A2 one-bedroom homes run from 700 to 805 square feet, B1, B2, and B3 two-bedroom homes range from 861 to 1,027 square feet, C1 offers three bedrooms at 1,135 square feet, and C2 offers four bedrooms at 1,250 square feet. Current pricing, move-in dates, and which specific layouts have laundry equipment or connections are best confirmed directly with the leasing office because availability changes.
The laundry details are especially worth asking about before you tour. Some homes may include a full-size washer and dryer, while others may provide washer/dryer connections, and both are marked as select-home features. If the available apartment you like does not include in-home laundry, the community also lists a clothes care center, which gives residents another on-site option.
After a day at NRH2O or any outdoor summer activity, the practical interior features matter: wood-style flooring, spacious closets, private patios or balconies, high-speed internet readiness, multi-cycle dishwashers, double stainless-steel sinks, subway tile backsplashes, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances with countertop microwaves are all listed community features. Built-in bookshelves, wood-burning fireplaces, ceiling fans, exterior storage, and private fenced backyards are available in select homes, so they are worth confirming if they are important to your daily routine.
Community amenities also fit the lifestyle of someone who values recreation close to home. 8500 Harwood lists four pools, courtyards with grilling areas, three playground areas, a half-size basketball court, a resident lounge with billiards and free Wi-Fi, a multi-level fitness center with strength and cardio machines plus a yoga room, covered parking, valet trash service, 24-hour emergency maintenance, landscaped grounds, and a pet-friendly setting with a bark park.
The honest trade-off is that this is not the best match for someone who wants a dense, car-light urban setting where restaurants, entertainment, and daily errands are all reached on foot. It is better suited to renters who want a North Richland Hills home base near regional roads, local recreation, and practical apartment features, with the understanding that driving will usually be part of the day.
If in-home laundry and proximity to NRH2O are high on your list, contact the 8500 Harwood leasing office or schedule a tour to ask which current homes include a washer/dryer, which have connections, and which floor plans are available for your preferred move-in timing.