Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Average rent in
Universal City, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Universal City, TX rent rose 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,325/month. Renters today are paying $30 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.6% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Universal City is 30.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market is smaller with 72 total rentals, primarily houses and larger units, offering options below the national median.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $940/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,050/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,498/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,065/month. The inventory is weighted toward 3-bedroom units, which make up 45.6%.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom segment in Universal City fell 11.6% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise. This decline contrasts with the overall market increase and shows softness in larger unit rents.
Median rent
Median rent in Universal City
$1,325/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Universal City is $1,325 per month as of October 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Universal City
72
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Universal City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Universal City, TX
Average rent prices in Universal City have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Universal City, TX
Rent prices in Universal City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Universal City is $995, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Universal City run $936 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $997.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 | No Change | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $940 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | 1% |  6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,497 | 3% | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $2,065 | 1% | 5% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Universal City, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | 1% | 3% | |
Condos | $1,000 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,650 | 8% | 7% | |
Rooms | $687 | No Change | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$940
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,065
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Universal City, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$687
Last year
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Universal City, 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 Universal City, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Universal City and Alamo Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Universal City
30%lower than the national median
25%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Universal City, TX is 44% lower than the median rent in Alamo Heights, TX.
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2%$1,547
11%$1,650
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26%Discover rentals in Universal City, TX
3d ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–3 beds
1 bath
$870–$1,190
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
605 W Byrd Blvd #2, Universal City, TX 78148
2 beds
1 bath
$925
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
607 W Byrd Blvd #605-2, Universal City, TX 78148
2 beds
1 bath
$925
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
420 E Aviation Blvd #1581, Universal City, TX 78148
2 beds
1 bath
$945
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Universal City
109 Lavonne Villa, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,900
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Universal City
13611 Thessaly, Universal City, TX 78148
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Universal City
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Universal City
8763 Park Olympia, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
Price dropped $1,050Fees 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.House for rent
3d ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–3 beds
1 bath
$870–$1,190
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,110
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 30
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190
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.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
14h ago
330 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$818–$2,386
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,110
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 30
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190
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.Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
2d ago
House for rent in Universal City
13358 Tusayan, Universal City, TX 78148
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,925
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Universal City
10611 Mathom Lndg #1, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2.5 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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–3 beds
1 bath
$870–$1,190
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
622 Meadow Arbor Ln, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2 baths
$1,399
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.Apartment for rent
11h ago
House for rent in Universal City
8558 Marathon, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Price dropped $125Fees 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.House for rent
14h ago
330 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$818–$2,386
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Universal City, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Universal City rental market.
How much is rent in Universal City?
The average rent in Universal City is $1,325 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Universal City?
Average rent prices in Universal City have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Universal City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Universal City is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Universal City?
To comfortably afford rent in Universal City, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Universal City?
June offers the lowest rents in Universal City, running about 10% lower than April, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).