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property at 2503 McCue Rd

2503 McCue Rd

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8419 Hearth Dr

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3323 McCue Rd

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property at 9330 S Main St

9330 S Main St

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7710 S Main St

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8433 Hearth Dr

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3350 McCue Rd

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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. Residences at the MED in the Astrodome neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $799. 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
Residences at the MED1 Bedroom A21BR,1BA$799
Stratford House ApartmentsA1BR,1BA$800
Colony OaksB / BU1BR,1BA$825
The Daphne ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$851
Villa Solano Apartments1x1A Renovated 545 sq ft1BR,1BA$859
Weston Medical Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$860
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$860
Brisa Galería Apartments1x1D Luxury Rehab 640 sq ft1BR,1BA$866
The Huxley at Medical CenterA1- Classic Unit1BR,1BA$895

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

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the West University Place area is the $1.32 price per square foot GR Model at Stratford House Apartments in the in the Rice Village neighborhood starting from $1,680. The second greatest value West University Place apartment is the 2x2a Model at Star Braeswood Apartments starting at $1,375 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Braesview Terrace 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.
Stratford House ApartmentsGR3BR,2BA$1.32
Star Braeswood Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1.33
The Place at GreenwayB32BR,2BA$1.38
Residences at the MED2 Bedroom B2BR,2BA$1.35
3000 @ Med CenterDR 2x12BR,1BA$1.42
Harvest Hill Apartments2-12BR,1BA$1.39
Colony OaksB / BU1BR,1BA$1.03
South Rice ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$0.75
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.14
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28

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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 550 Apartments for Rent in West University Place, TX with pricing that ranges from $568 to $15,672. There are also 399 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West University Place ranging from $900 to $33,000.

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 $900 to $33,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,228.

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 $788 to $15,672, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $11,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,189.

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