Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Place Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $700 (58 Rentals)

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The Levy Apartments
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$1,119 - $1,315
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The Levy Apartments

2828 Southwest FwyHouston, TX 77098
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The Boulevard
$1,265 - $1,484
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The Boulevard

2440 North BlvdHouston, TX 77098
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Metropole
$1,393 - $3,542
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Metropole

3616 Richmond AveHouston, TX 77046
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Lenox Oaks
$1,455 - $3,134
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$1,455 - $3,134

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Lenox Oaks

3810 Drexel DrHouston, TX 77027
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Morgan Manor
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Morgan Manor

6815 AcademyHouston, TX 77025
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3224 Timmons Ln

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4036 Bellefontaine
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4036 Bellefontaine

4036 BellefontaineHouston, TX 77025
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The Place at Greenway
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The Place at Greenway

3333 Cummins LnHouston, TX 77027
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Camden Greenway
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Camden Greenway

3800 Audley StHouston, TX 77098
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2322 Richton
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2322 Richton

2322 Richton StHouston, TX 77098
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Camden Vanderbilt
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Camden Vanderbilt

7171 Buffalo SpeedwayHouston, TX 77025
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Camden Plaza
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Camden Plaza

3833 Cummins StHouston, TX 77027
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West University Place, Houston, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available West University Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West University Place area of Houston, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Weston Medical Center Apartments priced from $800. 4036 Bellefontaine has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable West University Place apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Weston Medical Center ApartmentsA2 Classic1BR,1BA$800
4036 Bellefontaine1/11BR,1BA$930
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The Terraces on Brompton ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$995
The Village at Bellaire ApartmentsA51BR,1BA$1,044
The Levy ApartmentsThe DallasStudio,1BA$1,119
Greenbriar BendA1BR,1BA$1,200
33ThirtyThreeA01BR,1BA$1,245
Pearl GreenwayA0.P61BR,1BA$1,248
ReNew Greenway2 BR x 1 BA - B2BR,1BA$1,249

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University Place, TX

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the West University Place area is the $1.61 price per square foot F Model at Park at River Oaks in the in the College Court Place neighborhood starting from $2,265. The second greatest value West University Place apartment is the 2 BR x 2 BA - Townhome - A Model at ReNew Greenway starting at $1,669 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the College Court Place neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West University Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Park at River OaksF2BR,2BA$1.61
ReNew Greenway2 BR x 2 BA - Townhome - A2BR,2BA$1.48
Residences at Gramercy1x11BR,1BA$1.45
North Boulevard Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
The InvernessA11BR,1BA$1.66
The Village at Bellaire ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.48
36SixtyA2.P81BR,1BA$1.76
The Grand at Upper KirbyEssex1BR,1BA$1.85
Weston Medical Center ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.35
4036 Bellefontaine1/11BR,1BA$1.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West University Place Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West University Place?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West University Place is under $1,249.

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

The cheapest apartment in West University Place is Weston Medical Center Apartments which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in West University Place costs $1,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 39 regular apartments in West 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 West University Place?

Cheap apartments in West University Place have an average cost of $524 which is $976 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West University Place.

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