Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
University Place, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in University Place

$2,749/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Place is $2,749 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $799 more per month.

$2.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Place

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Place rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,762, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in University Place run $2,532 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,534.

Listings

Studio

$995

No Change

39%

1 bedroom

$2,562

2%

28%

2 bedroom

$3,534

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$5,874

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$4,999

39%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,562

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

28%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,534

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,874

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,999

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

25%

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$2,749
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,902
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Place, Houston, TX is 45% higher than the median rent in Afton Oaks River Oaks, Houston, TX.

Discover rentals in University Place, Houston, TX

2306 Addison - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

2306 Addison

2306 Addison Rd, Houston, TX 77030

1 bed

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

2003 McClendon St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

2003 McClendon St

2003 Mcclendon St, Houston, TX 77030

2 beds

2 baths

$1,225

Apartment for rent

7006 Greenbriar Dr #3081 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place apartment for rent in Houston

4 weeks free luxury apartments in University Place

7006 Greenbriar Dr #3081, Houston, TX 77030

1 bed

1 bath

$1,225

Apartment for rent

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,749 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Place?

Average rent prices in University Place have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does University Place rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Place is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $799 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 $110,000/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).

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