Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
University Place, WA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in University Place
$1,800/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in University Place is $1,800 per month as of August 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $110 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in University Place
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of University Place rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University Place, WA
Average rent prices in University Place have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Place, WA
Rent prices in University Place vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in University Place is $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in University Place run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 | 4% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $1,395 |  5% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,875 | 3% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,575 | 4% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 11% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
University Place | $1,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,700 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,895 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,575
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
2%
University Place
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in University Place, WA, 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 Place, WA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in University Place and Bonney Lake by all bedroom counts and property types.
University Place
6%lower than the national median
57%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in University Place, WA is 40% lower than the median rent in Bonney Lake, WA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$3,000
6%$1,872
13%$2,159
11%$2,200
3%$1,857
2%$1,535
4%$2,295
1%$1,754
$2,295
5%$2,550
2%$2,006
10%$1,650
17%Discover rentals in University Place, WA
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in University Place
7619 44th St W #03, University Place, WA 98466
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
17h ago
2722 Crystal Springs Rd W Apt C, University Place, WA 98466
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
9h ago
2508 Crystal Springs Rd W, University Place, WA 98466
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in University Place
2510 Crystal Springs Rd W, University Place, WA 98466
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in University Place
3 beds
2 baths
$3,472
Apartment for rent
20h ago
7505 57th Street Ct W, University Place, WA 98467
2 beds
2 baths
$2,470–$2,950
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7654 40th St W, University Place, WA 98466
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,728–$2,207
Apartment for rent
12h ago
2632 Cascade Pl W, University Place, WA 98466
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,020
Apartment for rent
9h ago
7523 44th St W, University Place, WA 98466
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4401 76th Ave W, University Place, WA 98466
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
12h ago
2632 Cascade Pl W, University Place, WA 98466
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,795–$2,020
Apartment for rent
15h ago
6007 67th Avenue Ct W, University Place, WA 98467
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
9h ago
7523 44th St W, University Place, WA 98466
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,325–$1,500
Apartment for rent
17h ago
2722 Crystal Springs Rd W Apt C, University Place, WA 98466
2 beds
1 bath
$1,625
Apartment for rent
21h ago
7722 40th St W, University Place, WA 98466
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4401 76th Ave W, University Place, WA 98466
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
5726 59th Street Ct W, University Place, WA 98467
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Apartment for rent in University Place
9817 52nd St W #B, University Place, WA 98467
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
2d ago
2709 84th Avenue Ct W, University Place, WA 98466
2 beds
2 baths
$1,999–$2,049
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3202 Morrison Rd W, University Place, WA 98466
3 beds
2 baths
$2,200
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for University Place, WA
Quick answers to common questions about the University Place rental market.
How much is rent in University Place?
The average rent in University Place is $1,800 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in University Place?
Average rent prices in University Place have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does University Place rent compare to the national average?
Rent in University Place is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $110 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in University Place?
To comfortably afford rent in University Place, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in University Place?
February offers the best rental deals in University Place with the lowest rents of the year, about 9% lower than October's peak prices. December is also favorable with the least competition among 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).