Westwood, Houston, Harris County, TX Rental Market Trends
Last updated: July 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Westwood is $963, a 1.54% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $978.
One-bedroom apartments provide 664 square feet for $834, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,094 offer 965 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Westwood, Houston, Harris County, TX
Last updated: July 04, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $963 | 814 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $834 | 664 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,094 | 965 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | n/a | n/a |
Westwood, Houston, Harris County, TX rent trends
Rental prices in Westwood, Houston, Harris County, TX have decreased by 1.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $978 to $963.
What's the typical rent budget in Westwood, Houston, Harris County, TX?
The largest share of rentals in Westwood, Houston, Harris County, TX (64%) fall between - per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in Westwood, Houston, Harris County, TX?
4,329 or 78% of the households in Westwood, Houston, Harris County, TX are renter-occupied while 1,249 or 22% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in Westwood?
Cranbrook Downs $909/month
Golfcrest - Bellfort - Reveille $917/month
Hambledon $936/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,349/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Westwood?
Neartown - Montrose $2,295/month
The Museum District $2,402/month
University Place $3,395/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Houston, TX By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| University Place | $3,395 |
| The Museum District | $2,402 |
| Neartown - Montrose | $2,295 |
| Downtown Houston | $2,257 |
| Greater Fifth Ward | $2,233 |
| Afton Oaks - River Oaks | $2,211 |
| Memorial | $2,103 |
| Greater Eastwood | $1,999 |
| Greenway - Upper Kirby | $1,947 |
| Washington Ave - Memorial Park | $1,883 |
| Greater Heights | $1,852 |
| Second Ward | $1,807 |
| Bavaria | $1,803 |
| Fourth Ward | $1,716 |
| Midtown Houston | $1,688 |
| MacGregor | $1,687 |
| Cypress Village | $1,596 |
| Westbranch | $1,581 |
| Vintage Lakes | $1,575 |
| Kingslake | $1,570 |
| Northside Village | $1,539 |
| Energy Corridor | $1,519 |
| Lazy Brook - Timbergrove | $1,511 |
| Uptown Houston | $1,503 |
| Copperfield | $1,500 |
| Minnetex | $1,483 |
| Westland East | $1,460 |
| Summerwood | $1,457 |
| Central Southwest Houston | $1,431 |
| Olde Oaks | $1,430 |
| Braeswood Place | $1,430 |
| Marwood Village | $1,398 |
| Copper Grove | $1,397 |
| Harvest Bend | $1,386 |
| Cypress Forest | $1,363 |
| Astrodome | $1,357 |
| Glencairn | $1,356 |
| Spring Branch West | $1,355 |
| Oak Hollow | $1,353 |
| Addicks Park Ten | $1,344 |
| Independence Heights | $1,341 |
| Fondren Gardens | $1,340 |
| Westlake | $1,339 |
| Houston Farms | $1,338 |
| Champions | $1,313 |
| Willow Pointe | $1,313 |
| Nassau Bay | $1,297 |
| Copperbrook | $1,286 |
| Eldridge - West Oaks | $1,282 |
| Winchester | $1,279 |
| South Main | $1,274 |
| Greater Ost - South Union | $1,271 |
| Willowbrook | $1,270 |
| Clear Lake | $1,266 |
| Tower Oaks | $1,261 |
| Northchase Park | $1,255 |
| Sunnyside | $1,249 |
| Spring Branch East | $1,243 |
| Tidwell Lakes | $1,231 |
| Oak Forest - Garden Oaks | $1,197 |
| Windermere Lakes | $1,195 |
| South Acres - Crestmont Park | $1,188 |
| Spring Shadows | $1,187 |
| Willow Meadows - Willowbend | $1,184 |
| Gulfgate Riverview - Pine Valley | $1,181 |
| Jefferson Forest | $1,179 |
| Mid West Houston | $1,178 |
| Briarforest | $1,174 |
| Woodedge Village | $1,165 |
| Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing | $1,162 |
| Westchase | $1,157 |
| South Belt - Ellington | $1,152 |
| Spring Branch Central | $1,151 |
| Acres Home | $1,146 |
| Taylor Acres | $1,145 |
| Northwest Park | $1,138 |
| Fountain View | $1,123 |
| Inverness Estates | $1,119 |
| East Houston | $1,112 |
| Bridgewater Landing | $1,111 |
| Meadowbrook - Allendale | $1,111 |
| Westfield Landing | $1,104 |
| Villas at Northpark | $1,098 |
| Meyerland | $1,096 |
| Ponderosa Forest | $1,094 |
| Timber Meadow | $1,090 |
| Eastex - Jensen | $1,088 |
| Alief | $1,086 |
| Beechnut | $1,083 |
| Northside - Northline | $1,077 |
| Colony Parkway | $1,074 |
| Woodforest | $1,051 |
| Greater Hobby Area | $1,048 |
| Edgebrook | $1,046 |
| East Little York - Homestead | $1,039 |
| Gulfton | $1,032 |
| Sharpstown | $1,021 |
| Greater Fondren Southwest | $1,021 |
| Westbury | $1,020 |
| Chinatown | $1,013 |
| Silverglen West | $1,006 |
| Greater Greenspoint | $1,005 |
| Park Place | $1,005 |
| Lawndale - Wayside | $1,003 |
| Northshore | $996 |
| Pecan Park | $983 |
| Westwood | $975 |
| Greater Inwood | $964 |
| Inverness Forest | $961 |
| Woodglen Village | $961 |
| Kashmere Gardens | $958 |
| Braeburn | $943 |
| Hambledon | $936 |
| Golfcrest - Bellfort - Reveille | $917 |
| Cranbrook Downs | $909 |
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Houston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Westwood is 15% lower than in Acres Home
$975
Westwood rent is 1% higher than Houston average
Average Rent
$975
$1,146
Acres Home rent is 19% higher than Houston average
Average Rent
$1,146
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Westwood apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.