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property at 4321 Hazard St

$975

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$975

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$975

1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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4321 Hazard St, Unit 1, Unit 1

4321 Hazard St
HoustonTX77098
property at 1919 McDuffie St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1919 McDuffie St, Unit 2, Unit 2

1919 McDuffie St
HoustonTX77019

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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, 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

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1424 Marshall St, Unit 9, Unit 9

1424 Marshall St
HoustonTX77006
property at 2822 S Bartell Dr

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2822 S Bartell Dr, Unit 38, Unit 38

2822 S Bartell Dr
HoustonTX77054

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property at 8433 Hearth Dr

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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8433 Hearth Dr, Unit 1, Unit 1

8433 Hearth Dr
HoustonTX77054
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, Unit 26

8519 Hearth Dr
HoustonTX77054

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property at 8523 Hearth Dr

$1,300 - $1,450

3 Bedroom Rentals

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8523 Hearth Dr

HoustonTX77054

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property at 8427 Hearth Dr

$1,345 - $1,500

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8427 Hearth Dr

HoustonTX77054
property at 3400 Timmons Ln

$1,295 - $1,350

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3400 Timmons Ln

HoustonTX77027
property at 3525 Sage Rd

$1,300 - $2,995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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3525 Sage Rd

HoustonTX77056

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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
Alegria II (new)A21BR,1BA$745
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
The Daphne ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$800

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

As of May 27, 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 Floor Plan B Model at Residences at the Med starting at $1,219 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Astrodome 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
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$1.15
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.09
3834 Glen Arbor Dr3834 Glen Arbor DrStudio ,1BA$1.13
Fountains at Chimney Rock1x1 A1BR,1BA$1.33
Harvest Hill Apartments1-11BR,1BA$1.31
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$1.22

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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 514 Apartments for Rent in West University Place, TX with pricing that ranges from $699 to $19,035. There are also 322 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West University Place ranging from $800 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 $800 to $22,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,074.

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 $1,205 to $19,035, 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 $2,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,229.

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