Housing

Although it is the fourth largest city in the U.S., Houston has one of the lowest costs of living of any U.S. metropolitan area – well below the national average. Whether you are interested in campus housing, an apartment, condo, loft, townhome or house, the following resources can help you make that transition.

Campus Housing (affiliated with Rice University)
If you are interested in campus housing, Rice University Campus Housing has three offerings: Rice Village Apartments, Rice Graduate Apartments and Morningside Square Apartments. All three offerings are located around the Rice University campus within walking distance or you can take the university shuttle. For more information on Campus Housing, please refer to: http://campushousing.rice.edu/graduate/

Rice Village Apartments: The Rice Village Apartments is a four-story complex featuring a modern design and just opened in the spring of 2009. It is conveniently located on Shakespeare Street adjacent to the ever so popular Rice Village. The location can provide extra benefits to the residents without a car because the Rice Village showcases over 300 shops, boutiques, and restaurants. This distinctive community protects important green space and trees in this attractive neighborhood. There is a resident herb garden and fruit trees throughout. Each unit offers appliances certified by Energy Star to conserve energy and protect the environment, giving residents lower electricity bills. The laundry machines alert you via email when your laundry is done. Disability accommodations are also provided. You will find the value of making the Rice Village Apartments your home, by offering affordable and unique floor plans within a prestigious area of Houston.


Rice Graduate Apartments: Rice Graduate Apartments is a garden style complex located on Bissonnet in the Houston Museum District only seconds away from Rice Campus. With ease you can visit the Museum of Fine Arts, Contemporary Arts Museum, Museum of Natural Science, Children’s Museum, Health Museum, and the Holocaust Museum. The Houston Zoo is also conveniently located in close proximity to the Graduate Apartments. This community was designed with you, the Rice University graduate student, in mind. We offer you the space you need to have success in your academic pursuits. Besides the large room you have in your apartment you will also find; a computer room, two study rooms, a television lounge, clubhouse, and two courtyards. When you make Rice Graduate Apartments your home, besides the obvious advantages: quick and easy access to campus and access to community resources, studies show that students living near campus actually have a better opportunity for growth and success.


Morningside Square Apartments: The Morningside Square Apartments is a two-story 1950s vintage style community located on Shakespeare Street across from the Rice Village Apartments. If you are looking for an economical living arrangement, than look no further. Here you will find a lot more space for a lot less cost. With only 23 units, Morningside provides an intimate environment, and with its bigger apartments it is perfectly suited for families. This community is conveniently located near the Rice Village, leaving several restaurants, pubs, and shopping options within short walking distance.

Off-Campus Housing (not affiliated with Rice University)
We have compiled a list of realtors and apartment locator services who can help students find housing in the Houston area. Please feel free to reach out to any of the real estate professionals listed below: If you would like more information on the surrounding neighborhoods, apartment complexes, rental housing, please contact the Admissions Office. We would be happy to help answer your specific questions!