Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Universal City, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Universal City rent stands today
Universal City, TX rent rose 7.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. This rent is slightly above the city's peak of $1,385/month recorded in September 2026, showing a continued upward movement.
Compared to national trends
Universal City is 26.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The market is smaller with 81 total rentals, predominantly houses, making it accessible for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $885/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,011/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,950/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 3-bed units, which make up 51.1% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom segment in Universal City fell 18.3% year over year, a 25.8 percentage-point divergence from the citywide rent increase of 7.6%. This decline contrasts with the overall upward trend in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Universal City
$1,395/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Universal City is $1,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Universal City
81
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 | 2% | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $885 | No Change |  9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,011 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $1,950 | 9% | 15% |
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 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,347 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,650 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $672 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$885
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,011
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
15%
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
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,347
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$672
Last 30 days
2%
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
27%lower than the national median
34%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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$2,538
3%$1,995
1%$1,695
2%$1,490
3%$1,200
22%$1,619
1%$1,695
8%$1,525
2%$1,995
5%$1,545
1%$1,547
1%$2,037
22%Discover rentals in Universal City, TX
1d ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–3 beds
1 bath
$650–$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
2 beds
2 baths
$915
$750
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
605 W Byrd Blvd #2, Universal City, TX 78148
2 beds
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
607 W Byrd Blvd #605-2, Universal City, TX 78148
2 beds
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
House for rent in Universal City
109 Lavonne Villa, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Universal City
8763 Park Olympia, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Universal City
13611 Thessaly, Universal City, TX 78148
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Universal City
8708 Laurel Canyon Dr, Universal City, TX 78148
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,595
House for rent
Available Oct 7
5d+ ago
Verified
220 Colonial Blf, Universal City, TX 78148
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,120
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
6h ago
330 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$791–$2,386
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–3 beds
1 bath
$650–$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
220 Colonial Blf, Universal City, TX 78148
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,120
House for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
1d ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–3 beds
1 bath
$650–$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
230 E Wright Blvd, Universal City, TX 78148
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
6h ago
330 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$791–$2,386
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
622 Meadow Arbor Ln, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2 baths
$1,449
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1–3 beds
1 bath
$650–$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
2 beds
2 baths
$915
$750
Price drop
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 $1,395 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Universal City?
Average rent prices in Universal City have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Universal City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Universal City is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 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 $56,000/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).