Welcome to your cosy, picture perfect, West University cottage! Located in the heart of the neighborhood, 2820 Rice Boulevard is FULLY UPDATED and move in ready making the home an ideal rental for anyone moving into the area. Just a short stroll to RICE VILLAGE and WEIR PARK you have the best of all worlds. An updated, charming home yet with all the convenience of modern day living. UPDATES include a new roof, 2019 energy efficient windows, quartz countertops, updated modern tile in all wet areas, built in breakfast nook and all new paint. A particularly special feature is the sunroom at the back of the home. With its private, garden views, this living space is especially calming. Use as an extra living room with cozy chairs to sit and read a book or use as your home office or playroom. The deck lends itself to alfresco dining overlooking immaculate landscaping with turf, gravel and neat Holly trees. Local landlords are another bonus!
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House for rent
$5,500/mo
Fees may apply
2820 Rice Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
3beds
1,688sqft
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Singlefamily
Available now
Electric, zoned, ceiling fan
Common area laundry
1 Parking space parking
Natural gas, zoned, fireplace
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 11, 2026 at 09:02pm
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Breakfast Nook, Family Room, Office
Heating
- Natural Gas, Zoned, Fireplace
Cooling
- Electric, Zoned, Ceiling Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Common Area, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Unit, Washer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Down, Brick Walls, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Primary Bed - 1st Floor
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,688 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Covered
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Additional Parking, All Bedrooms Down, Architecture Style: Traditional, Back Yard, Brick Walls, Common Area, Crown Molding, Detached, Electric Dryer Hookup, Flooring: Wood, Formal Dining, Gas, Gas Dryer Hookup, Heating system: Zoned, Heating: Gas, Insulated/Low-E windows, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Living Area - 1st Floor, Lot Features: Back Yard, Subdivided, Patio/Deck, Primary Bed - 1st Floor, Subdivided, Utility Room, Washer Hookup
Details
- Parcel number: 0600270000021
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Houston
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Long Term,12 Months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/10/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listing removed | $1,149,000$681/sqft |
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| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $1,149,000$681/sqft |
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| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000+28.4%$681/sqft |
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| 1/14/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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Neighborhood: West University Place
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10West University Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 6/10Pershing Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 7/10Lamar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
