Last updated on July 20, 2026

Average rent in
University, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    University, FL rent fell 32.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $307 less per month on average than last year.

  • University, FL sits 22.9% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 56 total rentals. This positions University as a more accessible market for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in University rent for $875/month, 1-bedrooms for $999/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,445/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,748/month. Apartments make up 63.2% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Deer Park rents dropped 40.8% year over year to $1,350/month across 10 rentals. This decline is steeper than the citywide 32.5% fall, marking a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in University

$1,500/mo

decreased by33%

vs previous year

The average rent in University is $1,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $445 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University

56

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 33% 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 $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in University run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$875

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$999

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,445

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,200

2%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,747

1%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$875

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,445

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,747

Last 30 days

1%

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$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,827
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University, FL is 18% 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

House for rent

Available Apr 3

4430 Stonemeadow Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Stonemeade house for rent in University

House for rent

Available Apr 3

2497 Lancien Ct #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Morningside apartment for rent in University

APARTMENT - Orlando, FL

2497 Lancien Ct #0, University, FL 32826

2 beds

2 baths

$1,100

Apartment for rent

1810 E 143rd Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cross Fletcher apartment for rent in University

Apartment - TAMPA, FL

1810 E 143rd Ave #2, University, FL 33613

3 beds

2 baths

$1,345

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,500 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University?

Average rent prices in University have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 33% since last year.

How does University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in University?

The most affordable neighborhoods in University are Cross Fletcher ($1,199/mo), Village Of Tampa ($1,300/mo), and Deer Park ($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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in University?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in University average around $1,000/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,550/month.

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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