8500 Harwood offers lower-cost apartment rentals near NRH2O in North Richland Hills at 8500 Harwood Road, North Richland Hills, TX 76180. The community’s published floor plans include one, two, three, and four bedroom apartments ranging from 700 to 1,250 square feet, giving renters several ways to balance space, location, and monthly budget. NRH2O Family Water Park is a well-known city water park on Boulevard 26, so living near it can be useful for seasonal recreation, family visits, and anyone who spends summer weekends around local North Richland Hills attractions.
NRH2O matters most to renters who want to be close to a local activity hub without needing to plan a long cross-town drive. The park is known for warm-weather water attractions such as slides, pools, and family areas, and it draws visitors from across the Mid-Cities area during its operating season. If your household includes school-age children, visiting relatives, or a summer schedule built around nearby recreation, this part of North Richland Hills can be a practical place to look.
The surrounding road network is straightforward. Harwood Road is the daily east-west route residents use for errands, school runs, and local trips, while Boulevard 26, Davis Boulevard, Loop 820, and the SH 121/183 corridor help connect North Richland Hills with Hurst, Bedford, Fort Worth, and DFW-area employers. Northeast Mall, Tarrant County College Northeast Campus, local parks, grocery stops, and dining along the Mid-Cities corridors are all part of the normal driving pattern in this area.
At 8500 Harwood, the floor plan mix starts with the A1 and A2 one bedroom homes at 700 and 805 square feet. The two bedroom options include B1, B2, and B3 layouts from 861 to 1,027 square feet, followed by the C1 three bedroom at 1,135 square feet and the C2 four bedroom at 1,250 square feet. Current pricing, move-in dates, lease terms, and which specific homes are open can change, so it is best to confirm details directly with the leasing office before comparing options.
The amenities that tend to matter for NRH2O-area renters are the ones that make ordinary days easier when you are not at the water park. The community has four pools, courtyards with grilling areas, three playground areas, a half-size basketball court, and a resident lounge with a billiards table and free Wi-Fi access. There is also a multi-level fitness center with strength and cardio machines plus a yoga room, which is helpful if you want workout space close to home rather than another monthly stop.
Inside the apartments, residents can expect open, spacious layouts with wood-style flooring, designer light fixtures and color schemes, modern finishes, spacious closets, private patios or balconies, two-inch faux wood blinds, vertical blinds, high-speed internet readiness, subway tile backsplash, quartz countertops, double stainless-steel sinks, multi-cycle dishwashers, ceramic tile in bathrooms, and stainless steel appliances with a countertop microwave. Select homes may include built-in bookshelves, wood-burning fireplaces, ceiling fans, full-size washer and dryer, washer and dryer connections, exterior storage, or private fenced backyards, so those features are worth confirming before you choose a floor plan.
For daily logistics, the community also offers covered parking, valet trash service, a clothes care center, professionally landscaped grounds, and 24-hour emergency maintenance. Pet owners should note that 8500 Harwood is a pet-friendly community with a bark park, which can be especially useful in a neighborhood where most errands are handled by car and quick outdoor space matters.
The honest trade-off is that this is not the best fit for someone who wants a dense, highly walkable urban setting with rail, restaurants, and entertainment immediately outside the front door. North Richland Hills is practical and road-connected, but most residents will rely on a vehicle for NRH2O, shopping, work, and weekend plans.
If you are comparing apartment options near NRH2O and want to see which 8500 Harwood layout fits your space needs, contact the leasing office or schedule a tour to review current availability and confirm the features included in the specific home you are considering.