Ainsley Heights
700 W Cavalcade St,
Houston, TX 77009
$1,370 - $2,299
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
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.
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Houston, TX is $1,083 for a studio, $1,185 for one bedroom, $1,499 for two bedrooms, and $1,931 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Houston has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Studio
503 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,083/month
Average Rent
1 BR
725 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,185/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,049 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,499/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,359 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$1,931/month
Average Rent
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Houston, Downtown - Houston, TX (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
Strong Public Transit
Transit
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
University of Houston, Downtown - Houston, TX (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
University of Houston, Downtown - Houston, TX (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Houston, Downtown - Houston, TX (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
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