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property at 4122 Drake St

$999 - $2,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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4122 Drake St

HoustonTX77005

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property at 2830 S Bartell Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2830 S Bartell Dr, Unit 311

2830 S Bartell Dr
HoustonTX77054
property at 1424 Marshall St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1424 Marshall St, Unit 9

1424 Marshall St
HoustonTX77006
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 8519 Hearth Dr

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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8519 Hearth Dr, Unit 26

8519 Hearth Dr
HoustonTX77054
property at 1901 Post Oak Park Dr

$1,230

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$1,230

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$1,230

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1901 Post Oak Park Dr, Unit 12202

1901 Post Oak Park Dr
HoustonTX77027

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Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

property at 2225 Mimosa Dr

$1,200 - $1,295

1 Bedroom Rentals

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2225 Mimosa Dr

HoustonTX77019
property at 7900 N Stadium Dr

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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7900 N Stadium Dr, Unit 126

7900 N Stadium Dr
HoustonTX77030
property at 5343 Richmond Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5343 Richmond Ave, Unit 28

5343 Richmond Ave
HoustonTX77056
property at 8523 Hearth Dr

$1,300 - $2,100

3 Bedroom Rentals

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8523 Hearth Dr

HoustonTX77054

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property at 3131 Cummins St

$1,000 - $1,300

1 Bedroom Rentals

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3131 Cummins St

HoustonTX77027

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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 Harvest Hill Apartments in the Astrodome neighborhood priced from $680. 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
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$680
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$699
Residences at the MedFloor Plan A1BR,1BA$699
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$755
Stratford House ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$783
5401 Chimney Rock1A1BR,1BA$794
Fountains at Chimney Rock1x1 B1BR,1BA$795
CoOp at the Med CenterStudioStudio,1BA$799
Villa Solano Apartments1x1C Renovated 670 sq ft1BR,1BA$799
Alegria IIA1P1BR,1BA$800

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

As of July 11, 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 in the in the Montrose neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value West University Place apartment is the 2 Bed, 1 Bath Model at Plantation Apartments starting at $1,080 with a $1.04 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 St1620 Branard St2BR,1BA$1.29
Plantation Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Residences at the MedFloor Plan B2BR,2BA$1.27
Harvest Hill Apartments2-22BR,2BA$1.22
1618 Branard St, Unit 1618.51618 Branard St1BR,1BA$1.15
Star Braeswood Apartments1x1b1BR,1BA$1.26
Fountains at Chimney Rock2x1 E2BR,1BA$1.30
Stratford House ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$1.21
5401 Chimney Rock1A1BR,1BA$1.29
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$1.22

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Houston, TX metro area for affordable living. Find your perfect H-Town Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West University Place, TX

Ranked #24

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 West University Place

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

There are currently 512 Apartments for Rent in West University Place, TX with pricing that ranges from $610 to $20,424. There are also 336 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West University Place ranging from $750 to $22,000.

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 $750 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,630.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in West University Place?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in West University Place range from $1,160 to $20,424, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $14,138. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,249.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.