Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Art Institute of Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in West University Place

$1,719/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in West University Place is $1,719 per month as of October 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $181 less per month.

$1.58

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West University Place

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West University Place rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Art Institute of Houston, TX

Average rent prices in West University Place have increased by 3% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Art Institute of Houston, TX

Rent prices in West University Place vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West University Place is $1,719, whereas a house costs $2,725. 1-bedroom apartments in West University Place run $1,440 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,209.

Listings

Studio

$1,499

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,406

-

2%

2 bedroom

$2,156

-

2%

3 bedroom

$3,459

-

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,499

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,406

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,156

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,459

Last year

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Art Institute of Houston, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

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The Gael and Essex House

3919 Essex Ln, Houston, TX 77027

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,175–$5,785

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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5d+ ago

Greenway - Upper Kirby condo for rent in Houston

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,295

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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5d+ ago

Greenway - Upper Kirby apartment for rent in Houston

reduced rentseuropean-style community in Greenway/Upper Kirby

4661 Wild Indigo St #3460, Houston, TX 77027

2 beds

2 baths

$1,337

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West University Place

ResidentialLease, Houston, TX

5110 Academy St Apt 5 #Apt 5, West University Place, TX 77005

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Art Institute of Houston, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the West University Place rental market.

How much is rent in West University Place?

The average rent in West University Place is $1,719 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West University Place?

Average rent prices in West University Place have increased by 3% since last year.

How does West University Place rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West University Place is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $181 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West University Place?

To comfortably afford rent in West University Place, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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