How much is rent for a room near Rice University?

Rents shift with the season and distance from campus. The curated stats line on this page shows the current median from local housing posts when enough have been collected.

Is it safe to arrange housing before I arrive?

It can be, if you’re careful. Message in the app, keep contact details private until you’re comfortable, do a live video tour, and never pay before a signed lease.

Do you verify listings or owners?

No. We check what we reasonably can and show trust signals, but we never claim ownership is verified. Treat every listing with normal caution.

Can I find culturally-comfortable roommates near Rice University?

People describe themselves in free text and you choose who to talk to. We don’t filter people by background. Our structured filters only cover property facts like budget, room type, and amenities.

Student housing near Rice University

Rooms, flats, and roommates for students moving to Rice University. Browse listings and curated posts, and message people directly. All for free.

1 seeking · 30 offering

Curated from local housing groups

Private room in a 2-bed 2-bath apartment at 8181 Med Center — $688/mo plus utilities. Available from Sept 9.
Area shared after sign-in
One-bedroom spot in a 2-bed 2-bath place in West University — super close to UH Rice and the Medical Center.
Area shared after sign-in
Furnished one-bedroom in a brand-new shared house just 2 minutes from UH and TSU — $800/mo. Includes Wi-Fi in-unit laundry and a fenced backyard. Ten minutes to downtown Texas Medical Center and HCC. METRORail station nearby.
Area shared after sign-in

Rooms & places offered

$1,100/mo

Single room

Private room in Collegetown apartment, $1100/mo

Collegetown · near Rice University

Available from Aug 2026Posted 9d ago

David Lee

Replies to 87% · within 2hActive 9d ago

$1,400/mo

Single room

Private room in University City

University City · near Rice University

Available from Aug 2026Posted 9d ago

Rachel Miller

Replies to 70% · within 1hActive 9d ago

Spacious room near Washington Square Park

$1,500/mo

Shared room

Spacious room near Washington Square Park

West Village · near Rice University

Available from Aug 2026Posted 9d ago

Jason Smith

Replies to 72% · within 3hActive 9d ago

$1,850/mo

Single room

Private room in Fenway

Fenway · near Rice University

Available from Sep 2026Posted 9d ago

Kevin Davis

Replies to 84% · within 3hActive 9d ago

$1,800/mo

Single room

Quiet room in Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights · near Rice University

Available from Sep 2026Posted 9d ago

Michael Williams

Replies to 82% · within 1hActive 9d ago

$750/mo

Shared room

Shared room in cozy house near Emory

Druid Hills · near University of Houston

Available from Aug 2026Posted 11d ago

Aisha Johnson

Replies to 83% · within 1hActive 11d ago

$1,200/mo

Single room

Private room in Boulder house

University Hill · near University of Houston

Available from Aug 2026Posted 11d ago

Emily Taylor

Replies to 81% · within 1hActive 11d ago

$950/mo

Single room

Veg-friendly room near Georgia Tech

Midtown · near University of Houston

Available from Sep 2026Posted 11d ago

Priya Patel

Replies to 79% · within 2hActive 11d ago

$750/mo

Shared room

Shared room in Newark near NJIT

Ironbound · near University of Houston

Available from Sep 2026Posted 11d ago

Priya Patel

Replies to 71% · within 2hActive 11d ago

$1,050/mo

Single room

Private room in Dinkytown townhouse

Dinkytown · near University of Houston

Available from Aug 2026Posted 11d ago

Christopher Miller

Replies to 95% · within 2hActive 11d ago

Private room in 2BR apartment near USC, all food kitchen

$1,450/mo

Single room

Private room in 2BR apartment near USC, all food kitchen

Koreatown · near University of Houston

Available from Aug 2026Posted 11d ago

Rakesh Kaur

Replies to 90% · within 2hActive 11d ago

Private room in 2BR apartment near Harvard Square

$1,850/mo

Single room

Private room in 2BR apartment near Harvard Square

Cambridge · near University of Houston

Available from Sep 2026Posted 11d ago

Chen Wang

Replies to 74% · within 1hActive 11d ago

People looking

Demo Owner

Replies to 82% · within 2h

$500–$800/mo

Single room

DEMO Quiet student wants private room

University of Houston · near campus

Posted 1mo ago

How housing works near Rice University

Most students near Rice University share a flat or a house with roommates to keep rent manageable. Prices vary by how close you are to campus and whether a room is private or shared.

Leases usually run 6 to 12 months. Landlords may ask for a deposit and, in some markets, proof of income or a guarantor. Arriving students often solve this with a roommate already on the lease.

Never send money before a video tour and a signed lease. We show approximate locations only until you’re in touch with the other person, and we never claim a listing is verified.

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent for a room near Rice University?: Rents shift with the season and distance from campus. The curated stats line on this page shows the current median from local housing posts when enough have been collected.
Is it safe to arrange housing before I arrive?: It can be, if you’re careful. Message in the app, keep contact details private until you’re comfortable, do a live video tour, and never pay before a signed lease.
Do you verify listings or owners?: No. We check what we reasonably can and show trust signals, but we never claim ownership is verified. Treat every listing with normal caution.
Can I find culturally-comfortable roommates near Rice University?: People describe themselves in free text and you choose who to talk to. We don’t filter people by background. Our structured filters only cover property facts like budget, room type, and amenities.