Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
University of Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in West University Place
$1,557/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in West University Place is $1,557 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $343 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West University Place
1,989
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West University Place rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University 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
University 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,347. 1-bedroom apartments in West University Place run $1,386 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,680.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,159 | - | 31% | |
1 bedroom | $1,330 | - |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,705 | - | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,450 | - | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,954 | - | 7% |
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 University of Houston, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | - | 18% | |
Houses | $2,347 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $850 | - | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,159
Last year
31%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,330
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,705
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,954
Last year
7%
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 University of Houston, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last year
18%
Houses
Average rent
$2,347
Rooms
Average rent
$850
The table above reflects average rent prices in University 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.
Discover rentals in University of Houston, TX
2d ago
Verified
4004 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,075–$1,482
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1101 Elder St, Houston, TX 77007
Studio–3 beds
1 bath
$525–$1,988
Apartment for rent
14h ago
9151 Blackhawk Blvd, Houston, TX 77075
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$532–$1,538
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1221 Redford St, Houston, TX 77034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$573–$1,165
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove apartment for rent in Houston
2525 North Loop W #300, Houston, TX 77008
Studio
0 baths
$28,268
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 24
5d+ ago
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove apartment for rent in Houston
2525 North Loop W #500, Houston, TX 77008
Studio
0 baths
$16,868
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 24
3h ago
2651 Kipling St, Houston, TX 77098
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,292–$17,834
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
15h ago
1958 W Gray St, Houston, TX 77019
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,760–$17,854
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 17
10h ago
Verified
2111 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,595
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
9701 Meyer Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77096
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,005–$2,105
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3919 Essex Ln, Houston, TX 77027
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$3,567
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
6767 Bennington Street, Houston, TX 77028
2–4 beds
2 baths
$1,202–$1,540
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2111 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,595
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3919 Essex Ln, Houston, TX 77027
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$3,567
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1221 Redford St, Houston, TX 77034
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$573–$1,165
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
2111 Austin St, Houston, TX 77002
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,525–$2,595
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
9701 Meyer Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77096
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,005–$2,105
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Verified
3919 Essex Ln, Houston, TX 77027
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,375–$3,567
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University 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 $1,557 per month as of September 12, 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 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $343 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 $62,000/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).