Cheap Apartments for Rent in West University Place, TX from $500 (232 Rentals)

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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 South Rice Apartments in the Uptown Houston neighborhood priced from $568. Ridge Point in the Braeswood Place neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $749. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West University Place apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
South Rice ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$568
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$749
Residences at the MED1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$799
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Fountains at Chimney Rock1x1 B1BR,1BA$807
Star Braeswood Apartments1x1a1BR,1BA$845
The Daphne ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$866
Brisa Galería Apartments1x1D Luxury Rehab 640 sq ft1BR,1BA$866
The Huxley at Medical CenterA1- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$889

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

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the West University Place area is the $0.88 price per square foot 4 Bed Model at 2419 Shakespeare St in the in the Rice Village neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value West University Place apartment is the B1 Model at South Rice Apartments starting at $1,183 with a $1.07 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.
2419 Shakespeare St4 Bed4BR,2BA$0.88
South Rice ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.07
Colony OaksB / BU1BR,1BA$1.22
Star Braeswood Apartments1x1b1BR,1BA$1.26
The Village at Bellaire ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$1.32
5401 Chimney Rock1B1BR,1BA$1.24
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
3834 Glen Arbor Dr, Unit 1A3834 Glen Arbor Dr1BR,1BA$1.13
Weston Medical Center Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.27
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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West University Place, TX

Ranked #19

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 The Levy listed at $964.

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 $568 at South Rice Apartments.

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 $892 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 Meyer Oaks and starts from $1,535.

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