Apartments near Rice University

Life Tower, Main St, is the closest student housing near Rice University and is a 21-minute walk from the university.

The average distance of the amber student apartments for rent near Rice University is 2 miles, which takes around a 5-minute drive.

Altitude apartments, Martin Luther King Blvd, are the most affordable. These student apartments for rent near Rice University start from $699 per month.

Agnes Café & Provisions is a 12-min walk from the campus. The cafes are also close to off-campus Rice University housing, making them a convenient snack option for learners.

Main St @ Cambridge St MB is the closest bus stop to the university & is only a 7-minute walk. This bus stop helps students travel easily to their Houston student housing.

Tucked within Houston’s Museum District and known for its rigorous academics & world-class research, Rice University offers students a uniquely collaborative learning environment attracting students worldwide. While Rice provides residential college housing that is central to campus life, many students choose to live in student housing near Rice University to enjoy a living experience tailored to their preferences. Amber offers Rice University housing starting from $1029 per month. Top options are Scotland Yard Apartments & Mac 4460. Student apartments for rent near Rice University are just under a 2-mile radius or a 5-minute cab ride.

Founded in 1912, Rice University is a private research university located at 6100 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77005. The university enrolls 8,500+ students with an acceptance rate of 8–9% and is consistently ranked among the top 150 universities worldwide in the QS World University Rankings. The university is particularly recognized for programs in Engineering, Computer Science, Architecture, Business, Natural Sciences, & Economics. The primary intake begins in August. Notable alumni include Lizzo, Grammy Award-winning musician, & Peggy Whitson, former NASA astronaut and one of the most experienced space travelers in U.S. history. Students often choose off-campus apartments near the university, like Tower 5040 and Altitude.  has a world-class faculty with 29 national academy members!

For those exploring options beyond university residences, the neighborhoods surrounding Rice University offer a variety of housing choices. Rice University off-campus housing includes a range of private studios, shared apartments, and 2B flats, allowing students to find homes that they want to live in.

The Rice University campus is about a 5-minute walk from the Memorial Hermann Hospital/Houston Zoo station on the METRORail Red Line. Main St @ Rice University (2-min walk) & University Blvd @ Greenbriar Dr (4-min walk) are the closest bus stops to the university. Students can also benefit from the METRO Q Fare Card Student Program, which offers discounted fares on Houston's public transportation network. The Hermann Park is located directly beside the campus, while the Houston Museum District is about a 10-minute walk away.

The university is famous for organizations such as the Rice Investment, Rice Entrepreneurship Club, Rice Data Science Club, & Rice Consulting Club, which host case competitions, startup showcases, employer networking events, leadership workshops, & technical projects. A defining feature of Rice is its residential college system, where students are assigned to one of several residential colleges that serve as hubs for social activities, traditions, mentorship, & student leadership.