8500 Harwood is a North Richland Hills apartment community at 8500 Harwood Road, near NRH2O Family Water Park at 9001 Boulevard 26. For monthly rental apartments near NRH2O in North Richland Hills, it is a local option for residents who want an apartment lease close to the water park, nearby schools, parks, shopping, and major commuter routes. If you specifically need a true month-to-month or furnished short-term arrangement, confirm lease terms with the leasing office before applying, because availability and lease lengths can change.
NRH2O is a seasonal family water park operated in North Richland Hills, known for water slides, a wave pool, a lazy river, children’s play areas, and summer events. Living near it can matter if you work there seasonally, have children who spend summer days at the park, host visiting relatives, or simply want quick access to one of the city’s best-known recreation spots without crossing the Metroplex.
The area around NRH2O is practical and suburban, with daily driving routes built around Harwood Road, Boulevard 26, Davis Boulevard, Precinct Line Road, and nearby highway access through SH 121, SH 183, and Loop 820. Residents commonly use these roads to reach Northeast Mall in Hurst, Tarrant County College Northeast Campus, local grocery stops, restaurants along Boulevard 26, and employment centers across Northeast Tarrant County. TEXRail also serves North Richland Hills through local stations such as Smithfield and Iron Horse, which can be useful for trips toward Fort Worth or DFW Airport, though most everyday errands in this part of NRH are still easiest by car.
At 8500 Harwood, the floor plan mix is broad for households comparing space near the water park. Current published plans include one-bedroom homes from about 700 to 805 square feet, two-bedroom homes from about 861 to 1,027 square feet, a three-bedroom plan around 1,135 square feet, and a four-bedroom plan around 1,250 square feet. Current pricing, move-in dates, deposits, and exact availability are best confirmed directly with the leasing office, since published availability can update frequently.
The amenities that tend to matter most for this location are the ones that make home feel useful after a hot day out or a busy commute. The community has four sparkling pools, courtyards with grilling areas, three playground areas, a half-size basketball court, a resident lounge with billiards and free Wi-Fi access, and a multi-level fitness center with strength and cardio machines plus a yoga room. There is also covered parking, valet trash service, a clothes care center, professionally landscaped grounds, and 24-hour emergency maintenance.
Inside the apartments, residents can expect open and spacious layouts with wood-style flooring, spacious closets, private patios or balconies, high-speed internet readiness, designer light fixtures and color schemes, and kitchen finishes such as quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, double stainless-steel sinks, multi-cycle dishwashers, 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 it is worth asking which features are included in the exact home you tour.
Pet owners should also ask about current pet policies, fees, and any restrictions, but the community does list itself as pet-friendly and includes a bark park. That can be helpful in this part of North Richland Hills, where many nearby errands are car-based and a dedicated on-site pet area can make daily routines simpler.
The honest trade-off is that this is not the best fit for someone seeking a car-free, dense urban setting with restaurants, transit, and entertainment directly outside the door. The advantage is access to NRH2O, neighborhood recreation, schools, shopping corridors, and major roads, but most residents should expect to drive for groceries, work, dining, and many weekend plans.
If living near NRH2O is part of your apartment search, contact the 8500 Harwood leasing office or schedule a tour to compare available floor plans, confirm lease terms, and see which home features are available now.