The Heron Museum District
4343 Woodhead St,
Houston, TX 77098
$1,955 - $20,235
1-2 Beds
Rice University
Houston, TX
Rice University - Houston, TX
Area Guide
One of the finest institutions in Texas, right in the heart of Houston
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Rice University offers the benefits of a small student body and an urban setting in one of America’s biggest cities. The main campus enjoys a prime location in Houston’s Museum District right next door to Herrmann Park, putting some of the city’s finest attractions and resources within a short walk of the university. The campus itself is home to several popular student-run hangouts, including the Rice Coffeehouse, Valhalla Pub, and Willy’s Pub. Students receive free tickets to all university athletic events, including the powerhouse baseball program.
Head a couple of blocks over to Rice Village shopping center to catch a show at Main Street Theater or a taco from Torchy’s. The trendy bars, restaurants, and galleries of Midtown and Montrose are close at hand, and Downtown Houston is only a few minutes to the northeast. Thanks to the university’s compact size, any of the surrounding neighborhoods will offer convenient access to all of the campus buildings, making it easy to pick the perfect apartment, condo, or rental home to suit your needs.
Explore the College
The iconic Lovett Hall was built in 1911
The Rice Owls baseball program is one of the most successful
Cheer on the football team at Rice Stadium
Rice University is next to Hermann Park
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Houston, TX is $1,086 for a studio, $1,188 for one bedroom, $1,501 for two bedrooms, and $1,879 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Houston has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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507 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,086/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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723 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,188/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,047 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,501/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,355 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,879/month
Average Rent
Transportation
53
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
31
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
49
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
West University Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
1,114 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,063 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
907 Students
Public
Grades K-5
876 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
844 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,063 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
270 Students
Spring Branch Academic Institute
Public
Grades K-9
145 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,434 Students
Public
Grades 6-9
1,281 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,063 Students
Challenge Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
454 Students
East Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
452 Students
Clear Horizons Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
425 Students
Alief Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
407 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lowrey Arboretum
- Houston Maritime Museum
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Cockrell Butterfly Center
- Houston Zoo
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- William P Hobby
- George Bush Intcntl/Houston
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