Cheap Apartments for Rent in West University Place, TX from $600 (205 Rentals)

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5401 Chimney Rock
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$864 - $1,344
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5401 Chimney Rock

5401 Chimney Rock RdHouston, TX 77081
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Haven at Main
$1,011 - $1,951
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Haven at Main

8700 Main StHouston, TX 77025
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Gables Cityscape
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$1,109 - $3,496
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Gables Cityscape

3720 W Alabama StHouston, TX 77027
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West University Place, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available West University Place Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West University Place, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Residences at the Med in the Astrodome neighborhood priced from $699. Ridge Point in the Braeswood Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West University Place apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at the MedFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$699
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$699
Stratford House ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$740
CoOp at the Med CenterStudioStudio,1BA$749
The Huxley at Medical CenterA3- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$755
Weston Medical Center ApartmentsA3 Classic1BR,1BA$780
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$790
Villa Solano Apartments1x1C Renovated 670 sq ft1BR,1BA$799
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$820
Fountains at Chimney Rock1x1 B1BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University Place, TX and Nearby

As of May 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the West University Place area is the $1.29 price per square foot 1620 Branard St Model at 1620 Branard St, Unit 1620 in the in the Montrose neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value West University Place apartment is the B1 Model at Montecito starting at $1,424 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Uptown Houston 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.
1620 Branard St, Unit 16201620 Branard St2BR,1BA$1.29
MontecitoB12BR,2BA$1.24
Residences at the MedFloor Plan B2BR,2BA$1.27
The Citadel at Med Center Houston Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.30
Star Braeswood Apartments1x1b1BR,1BA$1.26
5401 Chimney Rock1B1BR,1BA$1.21
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
3834 Glen Arbor Dr, Unit 1A3834 Glen Arbor Dr1BR,1BA$1.13
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$1.31
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$1.22

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West University Place Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West University Place?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West University Place is at CoOp at the Med Center listed at $749.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West University Place Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West University Place Apartment is $699 at Residences at the Med.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West University Place Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West University Place is starting from $915 at Fountains at Chimney Rock.

What is the most affordable West University Place Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West University Place Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stratford House Apartments and starts from $1,425.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.