Ainsley Heights
700 W Cavalcade St,
Houston, TX 77009
$1,415 - $2,537
Studio - 3 Beds
Area Guide
University of Houston, Downtown Houston, TX
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UHD
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Gators
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Public
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Houston, TX is $1,085 for a studio, $1,183 for one bedroom, $1,501 for two bedrooms, and $1,941 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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506 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,085/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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724 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,183/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,050 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,501/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,358 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,941/month
Average Rent
Learn More About University of Houston, Downtown
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Houston, Downtown - Houston, TX (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Daily Essentials
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
60
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
University of Houston, Downtown - Houston, TX (University) provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
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
60
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,258 Students
West University Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
1,170 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,162 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
1,128 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,079 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,436 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,434 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,413 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,236 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,159 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,079 Students
Debakey High School For Health Professions
Public
Grades 9-12
929 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
841 Students
Kinder High School For The Performing And Visual Arts
Public
Grades 9-12
782 Students
East Early College High School
Public
Grades 9-12
458 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Discovery Green
- Woodland Park
- Buffalo Bayou Park
- Houston Museum of Natural Science
- Children's Museum of Houston
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.