Last updated on June 23, 2026

Average rent in
Texas Southern University, TX

Median rent

Median rent in West University Place

$1,666/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in West University Place is $1,666 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $284 less per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West University Place

1,983

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 Texas Southern 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 Texas Southern 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 $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in West University Place run $1,440 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,795.

Listings

Studio

$1,286

-

41%

1 bedroom

$1,399

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,844

-

2%

3 bedroom

$2,600

-

13%

4 bedroom

$2,200

-

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,286

Last year

41%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,844

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Texas Southern 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 Texas Southern University, TX

Jefferson - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

Jefferson

5303 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023

1 bed

1 bath

$450

Apartment for rent

AveCDC Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.3

Excellent

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AveCDC Terrace

4004 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,016–$1,580

Apartment for rent

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1710 Hardy Street - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

9.2

Excellent

1710 Hardy Street

1710 Hardy St, Houston, TX 77026

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$600–$875

Apartment for rent

5301 Collingsworth Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

5301 Collingsworth Dr

5301 5301 Collinsworth, Houston, TX 77026

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Texas Southern 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 $1,666 per month as of June 20, 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 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $284 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 $67,000/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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