Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 12, 2026
Average rent in
Universal City, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Universal City, TX rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,190/month. Month to month, rent cooled 1.8%.
Compared to national trends
Universal City sits 39.0% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Texas.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Universal City rent for $800/month, 1-bedrooms for $916/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,050/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,725/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Universal City
$1,190/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Universal City is $1,190 per month as of June 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $760 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Universal City
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,011, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Universal City run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $800 |  2% | 105% | |
1 bedroom | $916 | No Change | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,050 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,725 | 2% | 13% |
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 | $1,011 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $664 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
105%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$916
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
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
$1,011
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$664
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
39%lower than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Universal City, TX is 47% lower than the median rent in Alamo Heights, TX.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,234
10%$2,000
5%$1,697
2%$1,545
12%$1,600
12%$1,475
2%$1,736
$1,542
2%$1,950
1%$1,550
$1,598
1%$1,895
12%Discover rentals in Universal City, TX
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
605 W Byrd Blvd #2, Universal City, TX 78148
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
Available May 2
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
8763 Park Olympia, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
615 Amistad Blvd #NA, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jun 1
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
1d ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
149 Village Grn, Universal City, TX 78148
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$815–$1,120
Apartment for rent
2d ago
10822 Mathom Lndg, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2 baths
$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
2 beds
2 baths
$930
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
615 Amistad Blvd #NA, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,190
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Universal City
3 beds
2 baths
$1,599
House for rent
3d ago
330 Kitty Hawk Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$776–$2,102
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2205 Pat Booker Rd, Universal City, TX 78148
1 bed
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
615 Amistad Blvd #NA, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Universal City
2 beds
2 baths
$930
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Universal City
10807 Mathom Lndg #3, Universal City, TX 78148
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,195
$1,095
Price drop
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 $1,190 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Universal City?
Average rent prices in Universal City have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Universal City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Universal City is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $760 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 $48,000/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).