Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
University Place, Houston, TX

Median rent

Median rent in University Place

$2,655/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Place is $2,655 per month as of September 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $755 more per month.

$2.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Place

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Place rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%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 3% 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 $2,603, whereas a house costs $4,175. 1-bedroom apartments in University Place run $1,935 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,875.

Listings

Studio

$1,020

No Change

36%

1 bedroom

$2,189

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,394

3%

4%

3 bedroom

$5,874

3%

16%

4 bedroom

$3,899

14%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,020

Last year

36%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,189

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,394

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,874

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,899

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

37%

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$2,655
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,462
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Place, Houston, TX is 82% 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

4d ago

University Place condo for rent in Houston

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

1922 Vassar St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place house for rent in Houston

2431 Shakespeare St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

University Place apartment for rent in Houston

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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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 $2,655 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Place?

Average rent prices in University Place have decreased by 3% 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 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $755 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 $106,000/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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