Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
University Place, WA

Median rent

Median rent in University Place

$1,795/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in University Place is $1,795 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in University Place

41

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of University Place 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 Place, WA

Average rent prices in University Place have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,778, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in University Place run $1,475 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$1,399

8%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,475

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,995

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,250

8%

13%

4 bedroom

$4,500

21%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

11%

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

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in University Place, WA is 37% lower than the median rent in Bonney Lake, WA.

Discover rentals in University Place, WA

2914 Sunset Dr W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in University Place

1 bed

1 bath

$855

House for rent

Available Jun 15

5021 59th Avenue Ct W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in University Place

Room #3- Queen Bed, night stand, and a closet

5021 59th Avenue Ct W, University Place, WA 98467

1 bed

1 bath

$900

House for rent

Available May 12

4513 60th Ave W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in University Place

1 bed

1 bath

$950

House for rent

Available May 12

Zou - UP 4plex University Place 98466 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Zou - UP 4plex University Place 98466

4419 76th Ave W, University Place, WA 98466

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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 $1,795 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in University Place?

Average rent prices in University Place have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does University Place rent compare to the national average?

Rent in University Place is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 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?

University Place, WA rental averages in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments at around $1,400 per month and two-bedroom units at around $2,000 monthly. These figures represent the current market after year-over-year adjustments from 2024 pricing.

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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