Last updated on September 7, 2026

Average rent in
University Center, VA

Median rent

Median rent in University Center

$2,500/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Center is $2,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$1.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Center

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Center rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in University Center, VA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in University Center, VA

Average rent prices in University Center have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 University Center, VA

Rent prices in University Center vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Center is $2,295, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in University Center run $2,089 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,387.

Listings

Studio

$2,650

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$2,634

4%

18%

3 bedroom

$3,100

No Change

17%

4 bedroom

$4,300

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$2,650

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,634

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University Center, VA, 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 University Center, VA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in University Center and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.

University Center

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,100
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Center, VA is 19% lower than the median rent in Belmont, VA.

Discover rentals in University Center, VA

44877 Grove Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in University Center

Residential Lease, ASHBURN, VA

44877 Grove Ter, University Center, VA 20147

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,900

House for rent

20121 Hardwood Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in University Center

Residential Lease, ASHBURN, VA

20121 Hardwood Ter, University Center, VA 20147

3 beds

3.5 baths

$3,100

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for University Center, VA

Quick answers to common questions about the University Center rental market.

How much is rent in University Center?

The average rent in University Center is $2,500 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Center?

Average rent prices in University Center have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does University Center rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Center is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in University Center?

To comfortably afford rent in University Center, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/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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