Westwood, Houston, Harris County, TX Rental Market Trends
Last updated: August 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in Westwood is $964, a 1.58% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $980.
One-bedroom apartments provide 664 square feet for $835, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-bedroom units at $1,094 offer 965 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Average rent in Westwood, Houston, Harris County, TX
Last updated: August 04, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $964 | 814 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $835 | 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 1.58% over the past year. The average rent moved from $980 to $964.
What's the typical rent budget in Westwood, Houston, Harris County, TX?
The largest share of rentals in Westwood, Houston, Harris County, TX (63%) 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?
Golfcrest - Bellfort - Reveille $881/month
Cranbrook Downs $884/month
Hambledon $933/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,345/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in Westwood?
Neartown - Montrose $2,309/month
The Museum District $2,471/month
University Place $3,317/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 | $3,317 |
| The Museum District | $2,471 |
| Neartown - Montrose | $2,309 |
| Downtown Houston | $2,264 |
| Greater Fifth Ward | $2,216 |
| Afton Oaks - River Oaks | $2,209 |
| Memorial | $2,059 |
| Greater Eastwood | $2,002 |
| Greenway - Upper Kirby | $1,939 |
| Washington Ave - Memorial Park | $1,882 |
| Greater Heights | $1,833 |
| Bavaria | $1,767 |
| Second Ward | $1,751 |
| Fourth Ward | $1,726 |
| MacGregor | $1,697 |
| Midtown Houston | $1,679 |
| Westbranch | $1,614 |
| Kingslake | $1,581 |
| Cypress Village | $1,578 |
| Vintage Lakes | $1,557 |
| Energy Corridor | $1,532 |
| Northside Village | $1,509 |
| Uptown Houston | $1,496 |
| Lazy Brook - Timbergrove | $1,492 |
| Copperfield | $1,478 |
| Minnetex | $1,461 |
| Westland East | $1,447 |
| Braeswood Place | $1,430 |
| Central Southwest Houston | $1,424 |
| Fondren Gardens | $1,419 |
| Oak Hollow | $1,417 |
| Summerwood | $1,403 |
| Cypress Forest | $1,378 |
| Copper Grove | $1,369 |
| Houston Farms | $1,364 |
| Harvest Bend | $1,356 |
| Independence Heights | $1,353 |
| Spring Branch West | $1,352 |
| Olde Oaks | $1,337 |
| Addicks Park Ten | $1,331 |
| Glencairn | $1,328 |
| Marwood Village | $1,317 |
| Nassau Bay | $1,312 |
| Willow Pointe | $1,309 |
| Westlake | $1,309 |
| Astrodome | $1,299 |
| Winchester | $1,298 |
| South Main | $1,284 |
| Greater Ost - South Union | $1,275 |
| Copperbrook | $1,272 |
| Tower Oaks | $1,271 |
| Eldridge - West Oaks | $1,269 |
| Clear Lake | $1,267 |
| Champions | $1,261 |
| Spring Branch East | $1,250 |
| Sunnyside | $1,242 |
| Willowbrook | $1,233 |
| Tidwell Lakes | $1,231 |
| Oak Forest - Garden Oaks | $1,215 |
| Jefferson Forest | $1,207 |
| Northchase Park | $1,201 |
| South Acres - Crestmont Park | $1,199 |
| Spring Shadows | $1,194 |
| Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing | $1,194 |
| Willow Meadows - Willowbend | $1,188 |
| Taylor Acres | $1,185 |
| Woodedge Village | $1,179 |
| Windermere Lakes | $1,176 |
| Gulfgate Riverview - Pine Valley | $1,170 |
| Acres Home | $1,162 |
| Briarforest | $1,159 |
| Mid West Houston | $1,157 |
| Fountain View | $1,151 |
| South Belt - Ellington | $1,150 |
| Northwest Park | $1,142 |
| Westfield Landing | $1,139 |
| Westchase | $1,137 |
| Spring Branch Central | $1,133 |
| Inverness Estates | $1,121 |
| Meadowbrook - Allendale | $1,114 |
| East Houston | $1,104 |
| Bridgewater Landing | $1,102 |
| Meyerland | $1,101 |
| Northside - Northline | $1,096 |
| Alief | $1,083 |
| Villas at Northpark | $1,070 |
| Eastex - Jensen | $1,066 |
| Colony Parkway | $1,066 |
| Ponderosa Forest | $1,062 |
| Greater Hobby Area | $1,057 |
| Beechnut | $1,049 |
| Woodforest | $1,039 |
| Park Place | $1,038 |
| Westbury | $1,038 |
| Gulfton | $1,036 |
| Timber Meadow | $1,033 |
| Greater Fondren Southwest | $1,022 |
| Edgebrook | $1,022 |
| Silverglen West | $1,015 |
| Sharpstown | $1,012 |
| Chinatown | $1,006 |
| Greater Greenspoint | $1,000 |
| Pecan Park | $997 |
| Northshore | $981 |
| Lawndale - Wayside | $981 |
| Woodglen Village | $976 |
| East Little York - Homestead | $976 |
| Greater Inwood | $967 |
| Westwood | $963 |
| Inverness Forest | $952 |
| Braeburn | $943 |
| Kashmere Gardens | $935 |
| Hambledon | $933 |
| Cranbrook Downs | $884 |
| Golfcrest - Bellfort - Reveille | $881 |
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Houston | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Westwood is 17% lower than in Acres Home
$963
Westwood rent is 1% lower than Houston average
Average Rent
$963
$1,162
Acres Home rent is 20% higher than Houston average
Average Rent
$1,162
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.