Rice University

Houston, TX

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 - Houston, TX Area Guide

One of the finest institutions in Texas, right in the heart of Houston

Urban Private Park Outdoors Nature Walkable

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 March 2026, the average apartment rent in Houston, TX is $1,080 for a studio, $1,183 for one bedroom, $1,501 for two bedrooms, and $1,930 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Houston has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 505 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,080/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 724 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,183/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,049 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,501/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,358 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,930/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rice University - Houston, TX (University) is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

53 / 100

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.

Some Transit

31 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

49 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Roberts Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Twain Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

T H Rogers School

Public

Grades K-12

Frostwood Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Project Chrysalis Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

T H Rogers School

Public

Grades K-12

Cornerstone Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

Houston Gateway Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lowrey Arboretum
  • Houston Maritime Museum
  • Houston Museum of Natural Science
  • Cockrell Butterfly Center
  • Houston Zoo

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • William P Hobby
  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.