Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Houston Downtown, TX

Median rent

Median rent in West University Place

$1,650/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in West University Place is $1,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West University Place

2,072

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 University of Houston Downtown, 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 University of Houston Downtown, 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 $1,570, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in West University Place run $1,433 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,749.

Listings

Studio

$1,299

-

38%

1 bedroom

$1,395

-

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,818

-

3%

3 bedroom

$2,445

-

16%

4 bedroom

$2,550

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,299

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,818

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,445

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Houston Downtown, 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 University of Houston Downtown, TX

Jefferson - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.4

Very good

Jefferson

5303 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023

1 bed

1 bath

$450

Apartment for rent

Redwood Heights - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Verified

Redwood Heights

7320 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX 77093

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$845–$1,034

Apartment for rent

Call

AveCDC Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.3

Excellent

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Verified

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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7908 Virgil St - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

Acres Home house for rent in Houston

1 bed

1 bath

$599

$549

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 20

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Frequently asked questions for University of Houston Downtown, 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 $1,650 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 3% 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 $300 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 $66,000/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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