Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Average rent in
Rice University, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West University Place
$1,526/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in West University Place is $1,526 per month as of July 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $419 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West University Place
2,397
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West University Place rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Rice University, TX
Average rent prices in West University Place have increased by 4% 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
Rice University, 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 $1,470, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in West University Place run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,643.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,221 | - | 47% | |
1 bedroom | $1,299 | - | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | - | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | - |  6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | - | 8% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rice University, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,470 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,649 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $878 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,221
Last year
47%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
8%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Rice University, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,470
Condos
Average rent
$1,649
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Rooms
Average rent
$878
The table above reflects average rent prices in Rice University, 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.
Discover rentals in Rice University, TX
2d ago
Verified
4004 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$975–$1,444
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1433 Dian St, Houston, TX 77008
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$479–$2,209
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5811 Winsome Ln, Houston, TX 77057
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$507–$1,385
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7950 S Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77085
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove apartment for rent in Houston
2525 North Loop West #300, Houston, TX 77008
Studio
0 baths
$28,268
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 24
5d+ ago
Hunter Creek Village house for rent in Hunters Creek Village
5 beds
6.5 baths
$25,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove apartment for rent in Houston
2525 North Loop West #500, Houston, TX 77008
Studio
0 baths
$16,868
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 24
5m ago
1958 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,320–$17,381
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 15
1d ago
Verified
2111 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,395
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
6370 Windswept Ln, Houston, TX 77057
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,622
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
5151 Hidalgo St, Houston, TX 77056
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,234–$2,484
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
6333 Windswept Ln, Houston, TX 77057
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$830–$1,282
Apartment for rent
14h ago
Verified
6353 Skyline Dr, Houston, TX 77057
1–2 beds
1 bath
$920–$1,040
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2111 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,495–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1938 Knoll St, Houston, TX 77080
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,170–$1,404
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Rice University, 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 $1,526 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West University Place?
Average rent prices in West University Place have increased by 4% since last year.
How does West University Place rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West University Place is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $419 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 $61,000/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).