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9330 S Main St

HoustonTX77025

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3350 McCue Rd

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7710 S Main St

HoustonTX77030

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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
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Fountains at Chimney Rock1x1 B1BR,1BA$807
Weston Medical Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$820
Star Braeswood Apartments1x1a1BR,1BA$845
Ridge PointA11BR,1BA$849
The Daphne ApartmentsA11BR,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 31, 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
5401 Chimney Rock1B1BR,1BA$1.25
Plantation Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
3834 Glen Arbor Dr, Unit 1A3834 Glen Arbor Dr1BR,1BA$1.13
Fountains at Chimney Rock2x1 D2BR,1BA$1.33
Weston Medical Center Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.27
North Boulevard Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.25

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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 546 Apartments for Rent in West University Place, TX with pricing that ranges from $568 to $18,872. There are also 441 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in West University Place ranging from $715 to $22,500.

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 $715 to $22,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,867.

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 $18,872, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,595 to $16,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,295 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,189.

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