Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 24, 2026
Average rent in
University Center, VA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 24, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in University Center
$3,000/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in University Center is $3,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,055 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University Center
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University Center rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University Center, VA
Average rent prices in University Center have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,570, whereas a house costs $3,195. 1-bedroom apartments in University Center run $1,982 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,432.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,047 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $2,519 | 4% |  26% | |
3 bedroom | $3,100 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | 1% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
University Center | $2,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,570 | 63% | - | |
Condos | $2,625 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,195 | 3% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,047
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,519
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
1%
University Center
Average rent
$2,650
Apartments
Average rent
$2,570
Last 30 days
63%
Condos
Average rent
$2,625
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,195
Last 30 days
3%
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
54%higher than the national median
95%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University Center, VA is 21% lower than the median rent in Belmont, VA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$3,200
4%$2,750
3%$3,000
42%$2,800
10%$2,800
19%$2,600
22%$2,225
26%$3,099
1%$2,725
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1%$2,214
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in University Center
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,100
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in University Center
3 beds
2.5 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 $3,000 per month as of July 18, 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 3% since last year.
How does University Center rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University Center is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,055 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 $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in University Center?
Based on our current listings, utilities are not included in University Center rentals, with 0% of apartments offering utilities as part of the rent across all bedroom types.
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).