Average Rent in West University Place, TX

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Current Versus Historical West University Place, TX Rents

West University Place rentals average $2,200 for a 2-bedroom rental to $8,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,600, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $850 to $850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $66 (4.09%) year-over-year from $1,606 to $1,672. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $608 (-21.66%) year-over-year from $2,808 to $2,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $900 (-23.08%) year-over-year from $3,900 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,333 (18.87%) year-over-year from $7,067 to $8,400. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.83% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 17.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$18.27	$2,200	$2,808 (-21.66%)	$2,287 (-3.79%)
3 BR	$19.78	$3,000	$3,900 (-23.08%)	$2,933 (2.27%)
4+ BR	$29.13	$8,400	$7,067 (18.87%)	$4,358 (92.73%)

Historical Rents in West University Place, TX

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Top Cities Near West University Place

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Neighborhoods Near West University Place

There are a total of 7 neighborhoods in or near West University Place. Some of these neighborhoods include Gulfton, Astrodome, and Braeswood Place. We've included all of these top 7 neighborhoods in or near West University Place, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 7 neighborhoods in or near West University Place, TX is currently around $1,830 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than West University Place's average rent, which is actually $3,600. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West University Place, Gulfton has the most affordable average rent at $1,104 per month. Whereas, at $2,650 average rent per month, The Museum District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West University Place. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gulfton, Houston, TX	$800	$894	$1,147	$1,104
Astrodome, Houston, TX	$850	$1,050	$1,500	$1,400
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX	$710	$1,105	$1,480	$1,585
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX	$1,100	$1,325	$2,250	$1,830
University Place, Houston, TX	$1,075	$1,382	$1,850	$1,900
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX	$1,459	$1,400	$2,207	$2,000
The Museum District, Houston, TX	$1,005	$1,750	$2,925	$2,650

Top Counties Near West University Place

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Top Zipcodes Near West University Place

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near West University Place, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,724. A total of 7 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77081, Houston, TX at $1,147 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,650 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $973. That's at least $24 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near West University Place, TX is $1,300 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,001 per month. Which comes out to $19 per sqft. The following table includes the top 8 zipcodes in West University Place, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
77005, West University Place, TX	$1,648	$1,648	$2,275	$3,650
77098, Houston, TX	$900	$1,450	$2,253	$2,105
77030, Houston, TX	$1,232	$1,250	$1,750	$1,649
77027, Houston, TX	$1,669	$1,500	$2,282	$2,040
77025, Houston, TX	$745	$1,108	$1,450	$1,639
77081, Houston, TX	$800	$935	$1,149	$1,147
77054, Houston, TX	$825	$1,003	$1,450	$1,395
77006, Houston, TX	$1,045	$1,350	$2,289	$1,800

Frequently Asked Questions - West University Place Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West University Place, TX?

The average monthly rental price for West University Place, TX apartments for rent is approximately $3,600. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West University Place, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in West University Place, TX.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in West University Place, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $18.27. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West University Place.

How have rent prices in West University Place, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in West University Place, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in West University Place, TX?

A reasonable rent price in West University Place, TX is around $2,880/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.