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Last updated on August 12, 2026
Average rent in
University Place, Houston, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on August 12, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in University Place
$2,204/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in University Place is $2,204 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $279 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University Place
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University Place rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University Place, Houston, TX
Average rent prices in University Place have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $2,100, whereas a house costs $3,322. 1-bedroom apartments in University Place run $910 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,875.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | No Change | 37% | |
1 bedroom | $910 | 4% | 34% | |
2 bedroom | $3,389 | 6% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $5,412 |  4% | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $4,799 | No Change | 44% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Afton Oaks River Oaks | $1,504 | |
Astrodome | $1,367 | |
Braeswood Place | $1,400 | |
Central Southwest | $1,375 | |
Northside Village | $1,248 | |
West University Place | $1,579 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $5,250 | 25% | - | |
Houses | $3,322 | 15% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last year
37%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$910
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
34%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,389
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,412
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,799
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
44%
Afton Oaks River Oaks
Average rent
$1,504
Astrodome
Average rent
$1,367
Braeswood Place
Average rent
$1,400
Central Southwest
Average rent
$1,375
Northside Village
Average rent
$1,248
West University Place
Average rent
$1,579
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
25%
Houses
Average rent
$3,322
Last 30 days
15%
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
14%higher than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University Place, Houston, TX is 47% higher than the median rent in Afton Oaks River Oaks, Houston, TX.
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5d+ ago
University Place apartment for rent in Houston
7006 Greenbriar Dr #3081, Houston, TX 77030
1 bed
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Place apartment for rent in Houston
7006 Greenbriar Dr #3082, Houston, TX 77030
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Place house for rent in Houston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
University Place apartment for rent in Houston
Kirby Dr #419, Houston, TX 77030
3 beds
2 baths
$2,621
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Place condo for rent in Houston
2520 Robinhood St Apt 506, Houston, TX 77005
1 bed
1.5 baths
$10,000
Condo for rent
3h ago
5122 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,655–$11,113
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
University Place apartment for rent in Houston
2421 Tangley St #2894, Houston, TX 77005
3 beds
3 baths
$8,323
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Place apartment for rent in Houston
2421 Tangley St #2893, Houston, TX 77005
3 beds
2 baths
$6,459
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
University Place apartment for rent in Houston
2 beds
2 baths
$4,216
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
5d+ ago
University Place apartment for rent in Houston
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,875
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
University Place townhouse for rent in Houston
5308 Southampton Est #TH, Houston, TX 77005
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Aug 16
5d+ ago
University Place apartment for rent in Houston
2203 Dorrington St #304, Houston, TX 77030
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
15h ago
2455 Dunstan Rd, Houston, TX 77005
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,189–$5,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
University Place townhouse for rent in Houston
5308 Southampton Est #TH, Houston, TX 77005
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Aug 16
5d+ ago
University Place house for rent in Houston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
University Place apartment for rent in Houston
7006 Greenbriar Dr #3082, Houston, TX 77030
2 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
3h ago
5122 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,655–$11,113
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
15h ago
2455 Dunstan Rd, Houston, TX 77005
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,189–$5,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
University Place apartment for rent in Houston
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,875
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
University Place townhouse for rent in Houston
5308 Southampton Est #TH, Houston, TX 77005
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,950
House for rent
Available Aug 16
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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 $2,204 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University Place?
Average rent prices in University Place have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does University Place rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University Place is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $279 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 $88,000/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).