Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Place Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $600 (36 Rentals)

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4610 Yupon StHouston, TX 77006
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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 $664. Lanesborough Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,110. 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$664
Lanesborough ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,110
The BoulevardA 1X11BR,1BA$1,135
District at Greenbriar01F1Studio,1BA$1,200
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1,200
Greenbriar ParkA1P1BR,1BA$1,275
Portico KirbyA11BR,1BA$1,339
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$1,363
Residences at Gramercy1x11BR,1BA$1,395
Encore MontroseA21BR,1BA$1,433

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Place, TX

As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Place area is the $1.38 price per square foot 2324 Sheridan St Model at 2324 Sheridan St, Unit A in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $2,340. The second greatest value University Place apartment is the 3x2 Model at Residences at Gramercy starting at $2,415 with a $1.65 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.
2324 Sheridan St, Unit A2324 Sheridan St3BR,2BA$1.38
Residences at Gramercy3x23BR,2BA$1.65
1938-1940 Dryden Rd6 BR6BR,6BA$1.49
The Co-Op at the Med Center2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.38
Elan Med CenterA41BR,1BA$2.21
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1.86
The BoulevardA 1X11BR,1BA$1.82
District at Greenbriar11F11BR,1BA$2.26
Lanesborough ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.79
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$2.23

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in Houston

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University Place, Houston, TX

Ranked #194

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the University Place Neighborhood in Houston, TX

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,433.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Place is Lanesborough Apartments which is listed at $1,110, while the average apartment in University Place costs $2,589.

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 36 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 $1,041 which is $1,548 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Place.

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