Cheap Homes for Rent in the West University Place Neighborhood of Houston, TX from $900 (19 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the West University Place area of Houston.

property at 4122 Drake St

$999 - $2,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4122 Drake St

HoustonTX77005
property at 3400 Timmons Ln

$1,150 - $1,295

2 Bedroom Rentals

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3400 Timmons Ln

HoustonTX77027

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property at 3224 Timmons Ln

$1,200 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3224 Timmons Ln

HoustonTX77027

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$1,600 - $1,950

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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7575 Kirby Dr

HoustonTX77030

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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 Branard Apartments priced from $825. Weston Medical Center Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable West University Place apartments for rent in Houston, TX:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Branard ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$825
Weston Medical Center ApartmentsA4 Renovated1BR,1BA$830
Bloom at West UniversityStudio AStudio,1BA$899
4036 Bellefontaine1/11BR,1BA$930
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University Place, TX

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the West University Place area is the $1.63 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Residences at Gramercy in the in the Rice Village neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value West University Place apartment is the 2 BR x 2 BA - Townhome - A Model at ReNew Greenway starting at $1,799 with a $1.60 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.
Residences at Gramercy3x23BR,2BA$1.63
ReNew Greenway2 BR x 2 BA - Townhome - A2BR,2BA$1.60
The Place at GreenwayHampton2BR,2BA$1.38
Park at River OaksB1BR,1BA$1.83
North Boulevard Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
The Village at Bellaire ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.44
The Grand at Upper KirbyEssex1BR,1BA$1.71
Weston Medical Center ApartmentsA1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1.35
4036 Bellefontaine1/11BR,1BA$1.55
Branard ApartmentsSecond Floor 11BR,1BA$1.55

Frequently Asked Questions about West University Place

What type of rentals are currently available in West University Place?

There are currently 91 Apartments for Rent in West University Place, TX with pricing that ranges from $800 to $20,424. There are also 83 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West University Place ranging from $999 to $17,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in West University Place?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in West University Place ranges from $999 to $17,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,073.

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