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

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The Boulevard
$1,167 - $1,539
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The Boulevard

2440 North BlvdHouston, TX 77098
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Portico Kirby
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$1,202 - $2,537
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Portico Kirby

7550 Kirby DrHouston, TX 77030
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Encore Montrose
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$1,371 - $2,565
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Encore Montrose

4508 Graustark StHouston, TX 77006
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Latitude Med Center
$1,683 - $6,354
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Latitude Med Center

1850 Old Main StHouston, TX 77030
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Elan Med Center
$1,732 - $10,440
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Elan Med Center

7010 StaffordshireHouston, 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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$1,400 - $1,950

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7575 Kirby Dr

HoustonTX77030

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$1,800

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2425 Underwood St, Unit 346, Unit 346

2425 Underwood St
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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 CoOp at the Med Center priced from $749. Lanesborough Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable University Place apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
CoOp at the Med CenterStudioStudio,1BA$749
Lanesborough ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1,095
The BoulevardB 1X11BR,1BA$1,167
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1,200
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$1,303
District at Greenbriar01F1Studio,1BA$1,310
Encore MontroseE11BR,1BA$1,371
Portico KirbyA21BR,1BA$1,387
Latitude Med CenterM1Studio,1BA$1,683
Elan Med CenterA21BR,1BA$1,865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Place, TX

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Place area is the $1.73 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Residences at Gramercy in the in the Rice Village neighborhood starting from $2,535. The second greatest value University Place apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at CoOp at the Med Center starting at $1,299 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Braeswood Place 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.
Residences at Gramercy3x23BR,2BA$1.73
CoOp at the Med Center2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.48
Elan Med CenterA21BR,1BA$2.82
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1.86
Portico KirbyA21BR,1BA$2.17
The BoulevardA 1X11BR,1BA$1.96
Lanesborough ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.77
The MaronealA1 1x11BR,1BA$2.14
District at Greenbriar01F1Studio ,1BA$2.24
Encore MontroseE11BR,1BA$2.49

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

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University Place, Houston, TX

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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 $1,865.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Place is Lanesborough Apartments which is listed at $1,095, while the average apartment in University Place costs $2,535.

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 34 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 $739 which is $1,796 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Place.

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