Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Average rent in
University Heights, IA

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Last updated on January 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, IA is $1,625. This is -14%, or $275, lower than the national average.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,625

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

16

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, IA is $1,625. This is -14%, or $275, lower than the national average.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

38%
57%
5%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

59%
41%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
University Heights, IA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in University Heights, IA have decreased by 6% in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
University Heights, IA

The monthly rent for an apartment in University Heights, IA is $1,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in University Heights, IA costs about $775 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,000. Houses for rent in University Heights, IA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,935.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$945

19%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,347

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$1,825

7%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,175

14%

24%

Studio

$1,200

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

1 bedroom

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,347

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

24%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University Heights, IA, 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.

Compare rent prices in University Heights, IA to other cities

Median rent prices in University Heights, IA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Burlington, IA.

University Heights

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, IA is 63% higher than the median rent in Burlington, IA.

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Discover rentals in University Heights, IA

Benton Condos LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Benton Condos LLC

810 810 - 920 Benton Drive, University Heights, IA 52246

1–2 beds

1 bath

$775–$850

Apartment for rent

1527 Aber Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

1527 Aber Avenue

1527 Aber Ave, University Heights, IA 52246

2 beds

1 bath

$825–$845

Apartment for rent

1305 Sunset St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Horn apartment for rent in University Heights

Apartment for rent

Finkbine Lane - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

9

Excellent

Finkbine Lane

302 Finkbine Ln, University Heights, IA 52246

2 beds

1 bath

$955

Apartment for rent

1601 Aber Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1601 Aber Avenue

1601 Aber Avenue, University Heights, IA 52246

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

40 40 - 54 Westside Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Horn apartment for rent in University Heights

2BR/1.0BA

40 40 - 54 Westside Drive, University Heights, IA 52246

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

1851 Melrose Ave, Unit 202 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

1851 Melrose Ave, Unit 202

1851 Melrose Ave, University Heights, IA 52246

3 beds

2 baths

$1,625

Condo for rent

Available Jul 15

1848 W Benton St #302 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Horn condo for rent in University Heights

Condo for rent