Last updated on May 17, 2026

Average rent in
West University Place, TX

Median rent

Median rent in West University Place

$1,319/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in West University Place is $1,319 per month as of May 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $630 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West University Place

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in West University Place run $1,557 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.

Listings

Studio

$950

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,142

2%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,605

42%

43%

3 bedroom

$2,495

4%

38%

4 bedroom

$6,000

27%

-

Studio

Average rent

$950

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,142

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,605

Last 30 days

42%

Last year

43%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

38%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last 30 days

27%

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$1,319
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,130
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West University Place, TX is 38% lower than the median rent in Atascocita, TX.

Discover rentals in West University Place, TX

5110 Academy St - Photo 1 of 1
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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

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,319 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West University Place?

Average rent prices in West University Place have decreased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

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

Rent in West University Place is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $630 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 $53,000/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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