Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Pacific Lutheran University, WA

Median rent

Median rent in University Place

$1,695/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Place is $1,695 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $205 less per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Place

317

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 Pacific Lutheran University, WA

Average rent prices in University Place have increased by 6% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Pacific Lutheran University, WA

Rent prices in University Place vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Place is $1,567, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in University Place run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,720.

Listings

Studio

$1,187

-

6%

1 bedroom

$1,295

-

1%

2 bedroom

$1,750

-

7%

3 bedroom

$2,499

-

8%

4 bedroom

$2,900

-

30%

Studio

Average rent

$1,187

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,499

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last year

30%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Pacific Lutheran University, WA, 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.

Discover rentals in Pacific Lutheran University, WA

509 118th St S #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Parkland

1 bed

0 baths

$650

12105 12th Ave S #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Parkland

Roommates Wanted - 5 Bedrooms Available!

12105 12th Ave S #2, Parkland, WA 98444

5 beds

1 bath

$800

The Summit Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

3d ago

8.8

Very good

The Summit Apartments

11016 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98446

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,114–$1,867

5123 Seattle Ave SW - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

5123 Seattle Ave SW

5123 Seattle Ave Sw, Lakewood, WA 98499

2 beds

1 bath

$1,197

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Pacific Lutheran University, WA

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 $1,695 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Place?

Average rent prices in University Place have increased by 6% since last year.

How does University Place rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Place is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 less 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 $68,000/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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