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By Alexander Concepcion, Taco Street Locating. Buildings checked Oct 13, 2026 against each property’s own website.
Quick answer: Rice Village is a walkable shopping and dining district in Houston, about 15 blocks between Kirby Dr, University Blvd and Morningside Dr, next to Rice University and West University Place. Apartments in and near it are mostly mid-rises on Dunstan Rd, Morningside Dr and Bissonnet St, plus a few on Kirby Dr toward the Medical Center. We checked five on their own websites.
Apartments in Rice Village: 5 buildings checked Oct 13, 2026
| Building | Address | What the property site shows | Price and specials | Our review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Rice Village | 2455 Dunstan Rd (77005) | One- to three-bedrooms inside Rice Village | Ask for current pricing | – |
| Hanover Southampton | 5122 Morningside Dr (77005) | Studio to three-bedrooms near Rice Village and Rice University | Ask for current pricing | – |
| Windsor at West University | 2630 Bissonnet St (77005) | Studio to two-bedrooms just north of Rice Village | Studios from $1,219, one-bedrooms from $1,684 and two-bedrooms from $2,066 on its site (checked Oct 13, 2026) | – |
| The Belmont | 3000 Bissonnet St (77005) | Community about a mile from Rice Village | Ask for current pricing | – |
| Kirby Place | 7500 Kirby Dr (77030) | One- and two-bedrooms on Kirby Dr between Rice Village and the Medical Center | Ask for current pricing | – |
Hanover Rice Village is inside the Village. Hanover Southampton, Windsor and The Belmont are a short walk or drive north, and Kirby Place is south toward the Medical Center. Rents change daily, so confirm current pricing and specials with each leasing office before you apply. Prices not shown on a property’s site are left as “ask”; we don’t guess.
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Where is Rice Village?
Rice Village sits between Rice University to the east and West University Place to the west, roughly bounded by Kirby Dr, University Blvd, Morningside Dr and Rice Blvd. Houston ISD serves much of the area; check zoning by address.
What is near Rice Village apartments?
- Rice Village restaurants, coffee shops and shops, all walkable.
- The Rice University campus and its outer loop path.
- Hermann Park and the Museum District to the east.
- The Texas Medical Center a short drive southeast. See apartments near the Texas Medical Center.
Getting around from Rice Village
Kirby Dr and Greenbriar Dr connect to US-59 and the Medical Center. METRO buses run on Kirby Dr and University Blvd, and the Red Line is a short ride east. Most daily errands are walkable inside the Village.
What should I compare between these apartments?
- Base rent versus the total monthly price with required fees.
- How a special is applied (weeks free spread over the lease or taken up front) and the minimum lease term it needs.
- Parking: garage, covered or surface, and any added cost.
- Pet fees, pet rent and any weight or breed rules.
- Your commute at the times you actually drive it.
Frequently asked questions
Which apartments are inside Rice Village?
Hanover Rice Village at 2455 Dunstan Rd is inside Rice Village, per its website. Hanover Southampton and Windsor at West University are a short walk away.
How much are apartments in Rice Village?
On Oct 13, 2026, Windsor at West University listed studios from $1,219, one-bedrooms from $1,684 and two-bedrooms from $2,066 on its website. Other buildings did not show prices, so ask.
Is Rice Village walkable?
Yes. It is one of Houston’s most walkable areas, with restaurants and shops within about 15 blocks.
How far is Rice Village from the Texas Medical Center?
About two miles; Kirby Place on Kirby Dr sits between them. Drive times change with traffic.
Is apartment locating in Rice Village free?
Yes. Taco Street Locating is free for renters. Apartment communities pay us, so it doesn’t change your rent or your specials. I’m Alexander Concepcion, and I’ll be your point of contact.
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