Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
University Place, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in University Place

$2,345/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Place is $2,345 per month as of November 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $445 more per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Place

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Place rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University Place, Houston, TX

Average rent prices in University Place have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University Place, Houston, TX

Rent prices in University Place vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Place is $2,240, whereas a house costs $2,875. 1-bedroom apartments in University Place run $1,765 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,805.

Listings

Studio

$1,022

No Change

32%

1 bedroom

$1,765

3%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,415

22%

34%

3 bedroom

$5,412

No Change

8%

4 bedroom

$5,600

44%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,022

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,765

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,415

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

34%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,412

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,600

Last 30 days

44%

Last year

10%

Afton Oaks River Oaks

Average rent

$1,520

Astrodome

Average rent

$1,475

Braeswood Place

Average rent

$1,420

Central Southwest

Average rent

$1,636

Northside Village

Average rent

$1,170

West University Place

Average rent

$1,550

Apartments

Average rent

$2,240

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

Condos

Average rent

$1,900

Houses

Average rent

$2,875

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

42%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University Place, Houston, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in University Place, Houston, TX compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in University Place and Afton Oaks River Oaks by all bedroom counts and property types.

University Place

Median rent price$2,345
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,520
decreased by20%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Place, Houston, TX is 54% higher than the median rent in Afton Oaks River Oaks, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in University Place, Houston, TX

2400 N Braeswood Blvd #213 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place condo for rent in Houston

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7006 Greenbriar Dr #3082 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place apartment for rent in Houston

Free luxury apartment locating in University Place

7006 Greenbriar Dr #3082, Houston, TX 77030

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1922 Vassar St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place house for rent in Houston

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
7575 Kirby Dr #2226 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place condo for rent in Houston

2 beds

2 baths

$1,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2520 Robinhood St Apt 506 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

University Place condo for rent in Houston

2520 Robinhood St Apt 506, Houston, TX 77005

1 bed

1.5 baths

$10,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hanover Southampton - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

20m ago

9.4

Excellent

Hanover Southampton

5122 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$2,517–$12,240

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2421 Tangley St #2894 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place apartment for rent in Houston

luxury community in University Place save $$ 4 weeks free

2421 Tangley St #2894, Houston, TX 77005

3 beds

3 baths

$8,323

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2421 Tangley St #2893 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place apartment for rent in Houston

Gorgeous! luxury apartment in University Place4 weeks free

2421 Tangley St #2893, Houston, TX 77005

3 beds

2 baths

$6,459

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1628 Vassar St - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

University Place house for rent in Houston

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2203 Dorrington St ##302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place apartment for rent in Houston

1 bed

1.5 baths

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2575 W Holcombe Blvd #MAR - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place apartment for rent in Houston

The Photos Don’t Tell the Whole Story

2575 W Holcombe Blvd #MAR, Houston, TX 77030

1 bed

1 bath

$1,363

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2508 South Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place townhouse for rent in Houston

2508 South Blvd

2508 South Blvd, Houston, TX 77098

3 beds

3.5 baths

$3,200

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hanover Southampton - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

20m ago

9.4

Excellent

Hanover Southampton

5122 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$2,517–$12,240

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Hanover Rice Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

12h ago

9

Excellent

Hanover Rice Village

2455 Dunstan Rd, Houston, TX 77005

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,073–$5,114

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2306 Addison - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

2306 Addison

2306 Addison Rd, Houston, TX 77030

1 bed

1 bath

$1,225

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2575 W Holcombe Blvd #MAR - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place apartment for rent in Houston

The Photos Don’t Tell the Whole Story

2575 W Holcombe Blvd #MAR, Houston, TX 77030

1 bed

1 bath

$1,363

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Hanover Southampton - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

20m ago

9.4

Excellent

Hanover Southampton

5122 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$2,517–$12,240

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Hanover Rice Village - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

12h ago

9

Excellent

Hanover Rice Village

2455 Dunstan Rd, Houston, TX 77005

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,073–$5,114

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2203 Dorrington St ##302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place apartment for rent in Houston

1 bed

1.5 baths

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2017 Mcclendon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place house for rent in Houston

3 beds

3.5 baths

$4,800

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for University Place, Houston, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the University Place rental market.

How much is rent in University Place?

The average rent in University Place is $2,345 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Place?

Average rent prices in University Place have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does University Place rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Place is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University Place?

To comfortably afford rent in University Place, you'd need to earn approximately $94,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).