Last updated on October 18, 2026

Average rent in
University, FL

Median rent

Median rent in University

$1,309/mo

decreased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in University is $1,309 per month as of October 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $591 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University, FL

Average rent prices in University have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 36% 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, FL

Rent prices in University vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University is $1,125, whereas a house costs $2,170. 1-bedroom apartments in University run $1,089 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$952

No Change

17%

1 bedroom

$1,079

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,125

10%

16%

3 bedroom

$2,095

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,497

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$952

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,079

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,497

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

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

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

University

Median rent price$1,309
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,873
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University, FL is 30% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.

Discover rentals in University, FL

4543 Willamette Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Stonemeade house for rent in University

1 bed

1 bath

$550

4430 Stonemeadow Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Stonemeade house for rent in University

14803 Lake Forest Dr - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Lake Forest townhouse for rent in University

Residential Lease, LUTZ, FL

14803 Lake Forest Dr, University, FL 33559

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,745

14734 Morning Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lake Forest condo for rent in University

14734 Morning Dr

14734 Morning Dr, University, FL 33559

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,850

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Frequently asked questions for University, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the University rental market.

How much is rent in University?

The average rent in University is $1,309 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University?

Average rent prices in University have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 36% since last year.

How does University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $591 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in University?

The most affordable neighborhoods in University are Cross Fletcher ($1,125/mo), Village Of Tampa ($1,275/mo), and Lake Forest ($1,350/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in University?

To comfortably afford rent in University, 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 University?

December offers the best rental conditions in University, with the lowest rents of the year and the least competition among renters. June sees the highest prices, running approximately 21% more expensive than December.

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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