Quick Answer: Apartments near the BP America Westlake Park campus split into two groups: high-rise units on the campus itself, and cheaper studios a few minutes up Highway 6. The Watt occupies a converted office tower at 550 Westlake Park Blvd. The Passages at Rye 1255 sits about two miles northwest with all bills paid from $949.
Searching for apartments near the BP America Westlake Park campus narrows things fast. The Energy Corridor District puts the number of jobs inside its boundaries above 56,000, and a lot of those badges swipe in at 501 Westlake Park Boulevard every morning. The Passages at Rye 1255 is a gated studio community serving Houston's Energy Corridor from 1255 Highway 6, and the neighborhood and directions page shows how close the two addresses really sit.
What to look for in an apartment near BP Westlake Park
Two numbers decide this search. The first is drive time at 7:30 a.m., which is not the same thing as mileage in west Houston. The second is your all-in monthly cost once utilities and required fees land on the bill. Sort those two, and the shortlist gets short.
Where BP Westlake 1 actually sits
BP Westlake 1 is the 28-story tower at 501 Westlake Park Boulevard, and Texas licensing filings still list the building under that exact name. Westlake Park Boulevard branches east off Highway 6, south of I-10 and north of Memorial Drive. Street numbers climb as you head east, so 200 and 225 sit closest to Highway 6 while 501 and 550 are deeper into the complex. Practically, the whole campus is one left turn off Highway 6.
Add up the whole bill, not just the rent
Base rent is the headline. It's rarely the number you pay. Listings for one Energy Corridor community on Apartments.com in June 2026 showed required monthly fees of $180 stacked on top of base rent, before any usage-based charges hit. Electricity in a Houston August is its own line item, and it isn't a small one. All-bills-paid communities fold rent, utilities and internet into a single figure, which makes the budgeting math a lot less exciting.
How long is the drive to the Houston BP office from Highway 6?
About two miles. The Passages at Rye 1255 sits roughly 1.2 miles northwest of 501 Westlake Park Boulevard in a straight line, and the drive is a short run south on Highway 6 followed by a left onto Westlake Park Boulevard. No freeway merge. No Beltway toll.
For scale, the U.S. Census Bureau puts the mean travel time to work for Houston residents at 27.3 minutes, based on 2019 to 2023 American Community Survey estimates. A two-mile hop is a rounding error against that. Highway 6 does stack up near the I-10 interchange during the morning peak, so drive it once at the hour you'd actually be driving it before you sign anything.
Which Energy Corridor apartments fit which budget?
Energy Corridor apartments cover an unusually wide price band for a single neighborhood. RentCafe market data, last updated 23 April 2026, put the average rent at $1,491, down roughly 4.7% from $1,565 a year earlier. Studios in the area average about 646 square feet. Here's what that range looks like against the two closest options to the campus.
| Option | Distance to BP Westlake 1 | Studio size | Starting monthly cost | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Watt, 550 Westlake Park Blvd | On campus, roughly a 700-foot walk | About 657 sq ft | Roughly $1,800 to $2,100 | Base rent plus required fees and utilities |
| Energy Corridor average | Varies by community | About 646 sq ft | $1,491 across all unit sizes | Varies by community |
| The Passages at Rye 1255, 1255 Highway 6 | About a two-mile drive | 236 to 297 sq ft | From $949 | Rent, utilities and internet |
The Watt apartments and the on-campus option
The Watt opened in September 2025 after a two-year conversion turned a former BP and ConocoPhillips office building into 311 apartments across 20 stories. Studios start around 657 square feet and the largest three-bedrooms reach 1,633. There's a rooftop pool looking out over I-10 and Terry Hershey Park, coworking rooms with private phone booths, and a pet spa with separate washing stations for big and small dogs.
If walking to your desk is the whole point, The Watt Houston is the only realistic answer right now. You pay for that. Listing sites through mid-2026 showed studios starting somewhere between $1,800 and $2,100, depending on the source and whether required fees were folded into the quoted number. Pricing moves month to month, so check current availability directly rather than trusting a screenshot.
Cheaper apartments near Energy Corridor employers
The Passages at Rye 1255 takes the opposite approach. It's a gated community built in 2022, all studios, running on one all-bills-paid figure that starts at $949 a month. Floors are hardwood instead of carpet. There's an on-site laundry facility, and furnished units are available, which matters more than people expect when you're relocating for a contract and don't want to ship a couch to Texas.
The honest tradeoff: units run 236 to 297 square feet, well under half that 646-square-foot area average. You're buying cost and location, not space. Look at the studio floor plans and the community amenities list before deciding whether that math works for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are there BP apartments for employees near the campus?
No. BP doesn't own or operate residential communities in the Energy Corridor. The phrase is renter shorthand for privately owned buildings close to 501 Westlake Park Boulevard. Some communities do run corporate leasing programs for relocating staff, so ask the leasing office directly instead of assuming an employer connection exists.
2. Can you walk to work from The Watt?
Yes, if your desk is inside the Westlake Park complex. The building at 550 Westlake Park Boulevard sits roughly 700 feet from the 501 tower, with sidewalks between them. Anywhere else in the district and you're driving, since the Energy Corridor runs about seven miles along I-10.
3. Which nearby communities include utilities in the rent?
All-bills-paid is less common here than renters expect. Before you sign, confirm:
- Whether electricity is capped or genuinely unlimited
- Whether internet is included or billed separately
- Whether trash, pest control and valet trash are extras
- Whether the quoted rate is base rent or total monthly price
The Passages at Rye 1255 covers rent, utilities and internet in one payment.
4. How much should I budget for a studio near the campus?
Depends who you ask. RentCafe put the area average at $1,491 in April 2026 across all unit sizes, while Apartments.com listed the neighborhood studio average nearer $991 in May 2026. Providers count fees differently. Budget toward the higher end and treat any move-in special as a bonus.
5. What else is near the Westlake Park campus?
Terry Hershey Park's trails follow Buffalo Bayou just south of I-10. CityCentre and Memorial City sit a handful of miles east along the Katy Freeway. Bear Creek Pioneers Park and George Bush Park handle the west side on weekends. Kroger and Randalls are both within a couple of miles.
Making the call
Apartments near the BP America Westlake Park campus come down to a trade you get to pick: pay a premium to walk to the lobby, or drive a couple of miles and keep the difference. The Watt owns the first option outright. The Passages at Rye 1255 covers the second from 1255 Highway 6 in Houston's Energy Corridor, gated, all bills paid, close enough that the commute barely registers. Tours run six days a week, and you can start an application online.
