Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Universal City, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Universal City rent stands today
Universal City, TX rent rose 12.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. Renters today are paying $184 more per month on average than last year, extending the upward trend from recent months.
Compared to national trends
Universal City is 32.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters compared to many larger metros.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Universal City rent for about $800/month, 1-bedrooms around $930/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,042/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,625/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $1,872/month, with 3-bedrooms comprising the largest share of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Universal City
$1,295/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Universal City is $1,295 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $635 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Universal City
66
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $1,003, whereas a house costs $1,710. 1-bedroom apartments in Universal City run $935 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,007.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 |  1% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $930 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,042 | 2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,625 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,872 | 9% | 20% |
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 | $1,003 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,710 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $651 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$930
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,042
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,872
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
20%
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
$1,003
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,710
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$651
Last 30 days
3%
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
33%lower than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Universal City, TX is 45% lower than the median rent in Alamo Heights, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$2,047
2%$1,598
6%$1,675
2%$2,369
26%Discover rentals in Universal City, TX
5d+ ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–3 beds
1 bath
$749–$1,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
2 beds
2 baths
$930
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
420 E Aviation Blvd #1581, Universal City, TX 78148
2 beds
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
132 Buckingham Village St #1588, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
1 bath
$975
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
3 beds
3 baths
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Universal City
13443 Blackstone, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
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
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Universal City
317 E Lindbergh Blvd, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Mar 20
5d+ ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–3 beds
1 bath
$749–$1,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
2 beds
2 baths
$930
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Universal City
10814 Mathom Lndg #2, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,295
House for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
5d+ ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–3 beds
1 bath
$749–$1,095
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
149 Village Grn, Universal City, TX 78148
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$815–$1,090
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
4 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
622 Meadow Arbor Ln, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2 baths
$1,449
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–2 beds
1 bath
$749–$995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
2 beds
2 baths
$930
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Universal City
10819 Mathom Lndg #1, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,400
House 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 $1,295 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Universal City?
Average rent prices in Universal City have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.
How does Universal City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Universal City is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $635 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 $52,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Universal City average around $940/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,080/month.
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).