Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
West University Place, TX

Median rent

Median rent in West University Place

$1,500/mo

decreased by60%

vs previous year

The average rent in West University Place is $1,500 per month as of November 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West University Place

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West University Place rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in West University Place, TX, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in West University Place, TX

Average rent prices in West University Place have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 60% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in West University Place, 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 $2,822. 1-bedroom apartments in West University Place run $1,319 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,607.

Listings

Studio

$1,022

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,245

No Change

24%

2 bedroom

$1,603

2%

57%

3 bedroom

$2,465

No Change

19%

4 bedroom

$6,000

No Change

43%

Studio

Average rent

$1,022

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,245

Last year

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,603

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

57%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,465

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last year

43%

West University Place

Average rent

$1,550

Apartments

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

6%

Condos

Average rent

$1,500

Houses

Average rent

$2,822

Last 30 days

160%

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West University Place, 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.

How does rent in West University Place, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in West University Place and Atascocita by all bedroom counts and property types.

West University Place

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,080
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West University Place, TX is 28% lower than the median rent in Atascocita, TX.

Discover rentals in West University Place, TX

3929 Amherst St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in West University Place

ResidentialLease, Houston, TX

3929 Amherst St, West University Place, TX 77005

4 beds

4 baths

$11,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3200 University Blvd #AAWU - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West University Place

Walk Everywhere – Downtown Living at Its Best

3200 University Blvd #AAWU, West University Place, TX 77005

1 bed

1 bath

$1,724

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4207 Drake St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West University Place

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
3200 University Blvd #AAWU - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West University Place

Walk Everywhere – Downtown Living at Its Best

3200 University Blvd #AAWU, West University Place, TX 77005

1 bed

1 bath

$1,724

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3200 University Blvd #AAWU - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West University Place

Walk Everywhere – Downtown Living at Its Best

3200 University Blvd #AAWU, West University Place, TX 77005

1 bed

1 bath

$1,724

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3929 Amherst St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in West University Place

ResidentialLease, Houston, TX

3929 Amherst St, West University Place, TX 77005

4 beds

4 baths

$11,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4207 Drake St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West University Place

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
5110 Academy St - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West University Place

Multi Family, Traditional,Fourplex - Houston, TX

5110 Academy St, West University Place, TX 77005

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4207 Drake St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in West University Place

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for West University Place, 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 $1,500 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West University Place?

Average rent prices in West University Place have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 60% since last year.

How does West University Place rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West University Place is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/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).