University of Houston, Downtown

Houston, TX

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University of Houston, Downtown - Houston, TX

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The University of Houston, Downtown is a comprehensive four-year institution offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs aimed at fostering career preparation and lifelong learning. Founded in 1974, UHD calls one of the nation’s most culturally diverse cities home. An inclusive community welcomes and embraces students from all backgrounds at UHD, preparing them for success in a dynamic global society through an integration of teaching, service, and research.

Right in the heart of Downtown Houston, UHD is convenient to a wide variety of apartments available for rent. While UHD is accessible to several major highways and public transit, neighborhoods such as Montrose, the Heights, and Eastwood allow for shorter commutes to campus and access to a range of attractions.

Over 90 student organizations, Greek life, and numerous campus activities add to the vibrancy of UHD. Houston itself is the nation’s fourth largest city. A host of world-class amenities abound in Downtown Houston, including restaurants, parks, museums, and sports and cultural centers. Options for weekend getaways are plentiful with Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas all less than a four-hour drive from UHD.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Houston, TX is $1,063 for a studio, $1,181 for one bedroom, $1,493 for two bedrooms, and $1,903 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Houston has decreased by -1.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 505 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,063/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 724 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,181/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,049 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,493/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,362 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,903/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

T H Rogers School

Public

Grades K-12

1,063 Students

Twain Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

907 Students

Valley Oaks Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

876 Students

Wilchester Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

844 Students

T H Rogers School

Public

Grades K-12

1,063 Students

Project Chrysalis Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

270 Students

Spring Branch Academic Institute

Public

Grades K-9

145 Students

Lanier Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,434 Students

Memorial Middle

Public

Grades 6-9

1,281 Students

T H Rogers School

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Discovery Green
  • Woodland Park
  • Buffalo Bayou Park
  • Houston Museum of Natural Science
  • Children's Museum of Houston

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 November 2025.