Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Place Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (43 Rentals)

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The Boulevard
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$1,144 - $1,536
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$1,135 - $1,527
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$9

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$1,144 - $1,536
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Boulevard

2440 North BlvdHouston, TX 77098
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Greenbriar Park
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$1,154 - $1,925
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$1,085 - $1,856
Required Monthly Fees
$69

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$1,154 - $1,925
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Greenbriar Park

7777 Greenbriar StHouston, TX 77030
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Portico Kirby
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$1,172 - $2,512
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$1,034 - $2,374
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$138

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$1,172 - $2,512
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Portico Kirby

7550 Kirby DrHouston, TX 77030
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The Maroneal
Rent Specials
$1,244 - $3,164
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$1,066 - $2,986
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$178

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$1,244 - $3,164
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Maroneal

2222 Maroneal StHouston, TX 77030
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District at Greenbriar
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$1,310 - $2,435
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$1,279 - $2,404
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$31

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$1,310 - $2,435
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

District at Greenbriar

4100 Greenbriar DrHouston, TX 77098
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Encore Montrose
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$1,345 - $2,824
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$1,301 - $2,780
Required Monthly Fees
$44

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$1,345 - $2,824
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Encore Montrose

4508 Graustark StHouston, TX 77006
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Elan Med Center
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$1,517 - $7,375
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$1,447 - $7,305
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$70

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$1,517 - $7,375
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Elan Med Center

7010 StaffordshireHouston, TX 77030
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Adenine
$1,559 - $2,114
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$1,464 - $2,019
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$95

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$1,559 - $2,114
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Adenine

1755 Wyndale StHouston, TX 77030
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Latitude Med Center
$1,563 - $5,923
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$1,475 - $5,835
Required Monthly Fees
$88

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$1,563 - $5,923
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Latitude Med Center

1850 Old Main StHouston, TX 77030
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property at 7575 Kirby Dr

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

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South Main Building
$1,750 - $5,456
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$1,720 - $5,426
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$30

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$1,750 - $5,456
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South Main Building

7557 Main StHouston, TX 77030
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Yupon St Apartments
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Yupon St Apartments

4610 Yupon StHouston, TX 77006
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property at 2601 Bellefontaine

$1,490

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$1,490

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$1,490

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2601 Bellefontaine

HoustonTX77025
property at 1955 Lexington St

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1955 Lexington St

HoustonTX77098
property at 7575 Kirby Dr

$1,400 - $1,950

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7575 Kirby Dr

HoustonTX77030

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University Place, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Place area of Houston, TX is a Studio unit found at The Co-Op at the Med Center priced from $839. The Boulevard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,144. Here are the most affordable University Place apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Co-Op at the Med CenterStudioStudio,1BA$839
The BoulevardA 1X11BR,1BA$1,144
Greenbriar ParkA1P1BR,1BA$1,154
Lanesborough ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,160
Portico KirbyA11BR,1BA$1,172
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1,200
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$1,244
District at Greenbriar01F1Studio,1BA$1,310
Encore MontroseA41BR,1BA$1,345
Residences at Gramercy1x11BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Place, TX

As of February 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Place area is the $2.22 price per square foot B6-Morningside Model at South Main Building in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $3,992. The second greatest value University Place apartment is the 3x2 Model at Residences at Gramercy starting at $2,295 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Rice Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
South Main BuildingB6-Morningside2BR,2.5BA$2.22
Residences at Gramercy3x23BR,2BA$1.56
1938-1940 Dryden Rd6 BR6BR,6BA$1.49
The Co-Op at the Med Center2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.49
Portico KirbyA41BR,1BA$2.13
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1.86
The BoulevardA 1X11BR,1BA$1.83
Lanesborough ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.87
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$2.04
District at Greenbriar01F1Studio ,1BA$2.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Place, Houston, TX

Ranked #160

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Place Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Place?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Place is under $1,400.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Place?

The cheapest apartment in University Place is The Boulevard which is listed at $1,144, while the average apartment in University Place costs $2,446.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Place?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 49 regular apartments in University Place that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University Place?

Cheap apartments in University Place have an average cost of $818 which is $1,628 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Place.

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