Last updated on June 4, 2026

Average rent in
University, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    University, FL rent slipped 11.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,422/month. Renters today are paying $202 less per month on average than last year, following a recent month-to-month increase of 2.1%.

  • University, FL sits 27.1% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 62 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in University run around $875/month, 1-bedrooms around $999/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,498/month, with larger units reaching $2,745/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses command a median rent of $2,378/month, while apartments sit at $1,099/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Deer Park rents fell 37.6% year over year to $1,434/month across 16 rentals. This decline stands out against the citywide drop of 11.1%, showing a sharper cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in University

$1,422/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in University is $1,422 per month as of June 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $527 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,099, whereas a house costs $2,377. 1-bedroom apartments in University run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,445.

Listings

Studio

$875

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$999

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,497

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,210

2%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,745

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$875

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,497

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,210

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,745

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

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$1,422
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University, FL is 21% 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

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

5d+ ago

Cross Fletcher apartment for rent in University

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 13

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

1 bath

$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 $1,422 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University?

Average rent prices in University have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does University rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $527 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in University?

The most affordable neighborhoods in University are Cross Fletcher ($999/mo), Village Of Tampa ($1,175/mo), and Deer Park ($1,434/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in University?

To comfortably afford rent in University, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

University's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. One-bedroom apartments make up 44% of the rental market, making them the most common apartment type available to renters.

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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