Last updated on June 25, 2026

Average rent in
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in West University Place

$1,554/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in West University Place is $1,554 per month as of June 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $395 less per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West University Place

2,181

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West University Place rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 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 University of Texas Health Science Center at 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 $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in West University Place run $1,319 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,663.

Listings

Studio

$1,172

-

19%

1 bedroom

$1,310

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,723

-

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,500

-

7%

4 bedroom

$2,300

-

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,172

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,310

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,723

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Texas Health Science Center at 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 Texas Health Science Center at Houston, TX

Jefferson - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.4

Very good

Jefferson

5303 Jefferson St, Houston, TX 77023

1 bed

1 bath

$450

Price drop

Apartment for rent

AveCDC Terrace - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9.3

Excellent

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AveCDC Terrace

4004 Irvington Blvd, Houston, TX 77009

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,016–$1,444

Apartment for rent

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Floral Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

9.4

Excellent

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Verified

Floral Gardens

7950 S Sam Houston Pkwy W, Houston, TX 77085

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

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Apartment for rent

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Santa Monica - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

14h ago

8.6

Very good

Santa Monica

7001 Hillcroft Ave, Houston, TX 77081

Studio–3 beds

1–2 baths

$570–$1,626

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for University of Texas Health Science Center at 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 $1,554 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 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 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).

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