Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
University Heights, IA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in University Heights
$1,487/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in University Heights is $1,487 per month as of September 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $412 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University Heights
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University Heights, IA
Average rent prices in University Heights have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased 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 Heights, IA
Rent prices in University Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Heights is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in University Heights run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $900 |  15% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,199 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 3% | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,572 | 36% | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Horn | $1,625 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | 13% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,625 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 4% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,166 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,572
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
24%
Horn
Average rent
$1,625
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
13%
Condos
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,166
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.
How does rent in University Heights, IA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in University Heights and Burlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
University Heights
22%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University Heights, IA is 42% higher than the median rent in Burlington, IA.
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1%Discover rentals in University Heights, IA
1d ago
1601 Aber Ave, University Heights, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1851 Melrose Ave, University Heights, IA 52246
3 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
2517 2517 Sylvan Ct, University Heights, IA 52246
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,750–$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Horn condo for rent in University Heights
1820 W Benton St #301, University Heights, IA 52246
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Aug 24
4d ago
1851 Melrose Ave, University Heights, IA 52246
3 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
1601 Aber Ave, University Heights, IA 52246
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2517 2517 Sylvan Ct, University Heights, IA 52246
3–4 beds
2 baths
$1,750–$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Horn condo for rent in University Heights
1820 W Benton St #301, University Heights, IA 52246
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Aug 24
4d ago
1851 Melrose Ave, University Heights, IA 52246
3 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Condo for rent
Available Feb 1
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Frequently asked questions for University Heights, IA
Quick answers to common questions about the University Heights rental market.
How much is rent in University Heights?
The average rent in University Heights is $1,487 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University Heights?
Average rent prices in University Heights have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does University Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University Heights is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $412 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in University Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in University Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).