Average Rent in University Place, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical University Place, Houston, TX Rents

University Place rentals average $1,448 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,716, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in April 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $448 (36.26%) year-over-year from $1,236 to $1,684. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $136 (-8.32%) year-over-year from $1,630 to $1,494. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $49 (-2.23%) year-over-year from $2,210 to $2,161. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $64 (-1.16%) year-over-year from $5,470 to $5,406. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,597 (-31.95%) year-over-year from $4,997 to $3,400. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 11.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.08% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 52.34% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Apr 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.91 $1,494 $1,630 (-8.32%) $1,690 (-11.62%)
2 BR $1.47 $2,161 $2,210 (-2.23%) $2,067 (4.55%)
3 BR $2.60 $5,406 $5,470 (-1.16%) $9,297 (-41.85%)
4+ BR $1.11 $3,400 $4,997 (-31.95%) $5,908 (-42.45%)

Historical Rents in University Place, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near University Place

There are a total of 15 cities nearby University Place. The average rent in University Place is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baytown, TX, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near University Place, Houston, TX is Fulshear, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $3,200 per month.

Let's compare University Place, Houston, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 30.92% more expensive. Two bedrooms in University Place, Houston, TX are about 22.20% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 37.86% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near University Place, Houston, TX in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Houston, TX $1,337 $1,287 $1,624 $1,800
Pasadena, TX N/A $875 $1,350 $1,897
Mission Bend, TX N/A $1,520 $1,950 $1,925
Spring, TX N/A N/A $1,525 $2,000
Missouri City, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,400
Atascocita, TX N/A $1,258 $1,709 $2,400
League City, TX N/A $895 $1,595 $2,400
Pearland, TX N/A N/A $1,200 $2,450
Sugar Land, TX N/A $2,175 $1,800 $2,500
Fulshear, TX N/A N/A $2,325 $3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near University Place

There are a total of 46 neighborhoods in or near University Place. Some of these neighborhoods include South Main, Westchase, and Sharpstown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 46 total neighborhoods in or near University Place, Houston, TX in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near University Place, Houston, TX is currently around $1,869 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $1,869. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than University Place's average rent, which is only $1,716. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near University Place, Greater Inwood has the most affordable average rent at $1,010 per month. Whereas, at $3,000 average rent per month, Sterling Ridge is the most expensive neighborhood in or near University Place. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $1,095 $1,250 $1,250
Westchase, Houston, TX N/A $1,130 $1,400 $1,300
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $917 $1,350 $1,343
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $1,125 $1,195 $1,538 $1,400
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $850 $995 $1,500 $1,450
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,249 $1,223 $1,480 $1,480
Astrodome, Houston, TX N/A $1,350 $1,570 $1,540
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,300 $1,647
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX $3,525 $1,410 $1,793 $1,650
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $890 $1,350 $2,075 $1,673
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $750 $1,050 $1,200 $1,700
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX N/A $1,350 $1,825 $1,700
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $1,409 $1,629 $2,250 $1,765
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,350 $1,595 $2,195 $1,800
Greater Fondren Southwest, Houston, TX N/A $950 $1,250 $1,813
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,100 $1,250 $1,850
Sunnyside, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,270 $1,863
Northside Village, Houston, TX $1,000 $1,050 $1,550 $1,910
Second Ward, Houston, TX $760 $995 $1,800 $1,913
Northside - Northline, Houston, TX N/A $950 $1,425 $1,950
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,600 $1,500 $1,950
Great Uptown, Houston, TX N/A $1,412 $2,000 $1,963
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,500 $1,293 $1,425 $1,995
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A N/A $2,000
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,582 $1,965 $2,785 $2,100
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX N/A $1,717 $1,165 $2,200
Independence Heights, Houston, TX N/A $1,499 $1,500 $2,350
The Museum District, Houston, TX N/A $1,816 $2,660 $2,381
Oak Forest - Garden Oaks, Houston, TX N/A $1,395 $1,775 $2,450
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $799 $1,250 $2,000 $2,875

Top Counties Near University Place

There are a total of 46 counties located by University Place, Houston, TX. Some of these counties include Baytown, TX, Pasadena, TX, and Houston, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,063. That's roughly around $1 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Prairie View-Waller, TX. It's average rent per month is $1,350. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,600, Brookshire, TX is the most expensive county by University Place, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in University Place, Houston, TX is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in University Place, Houston, TX is 17.10% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in University Place, Houston, TX is 25.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX $850 $903 $1,350 $1,600
Pasadena, TX N/A $850 $1,275 $1,875
Houston, TX $1,350 $1,295 $1,620 $1,895
Northeast Harris, TX $1,075 $1,818 $1,295 $2,063
Stafford-Missouri City, TX N/A $1,665 $2,364 $2,069
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $3,000 $1,345 $2,105 $2,153
Northwest Harris, TX $1,045 $999 $1,420 $2,195
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,450 $1,500 $2,198
Sugar Land, TX N/A $1,465 $1,917 $2,400
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,900 $795 $1,250 $2,400

Top Zipcodes Near University Place

There are a total of 49 zipcodes in or near University Place, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,000. A total of 11 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,152 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,925 per month is 77008, Houston, TX.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near University Place, Houston, TX is $1,215 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,738 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in University Place, Houston, TX. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
77098, Houston, TX $890 $1,245 $2,250 $1,850
77054, Houston, TX N/A $1,215 $1,540 $1,430
77006, Houston, TX $850 $1,450 $2,037 $1,600
77004, Houston, TX $750 $1,438 $1,700 $2,088
77025, Houston, TX N/A $1,195 $1,480 $1,575
77019, Houston, TX $1,098 $1,698 $2,336 $1,900
77021, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,125 $1,250 $1,850
77027, Houston, TX N/A $1,443 $1,913 $1,925
77007, Houston, TX $1,409 $1,649 $2,100 $1,961
77002, Houston, TX $1,544 $1,900 $2,395 $1,950

Frequently Asked Questions - University Place Average Rents

What is the average rent price in University Place, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for University Place, Houston, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,716. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do University Place, Houston, TX rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in University Place, Houston, TX.
How much is a studio apartment in University Place, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in University Place.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in University Place, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,448 and an average price per square feet of $1.91. There are a total of 22 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in University Place.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in University Place, Houston, TX?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $1.47. There are a total of 22 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in University Place.
How have rent prices in University Place, Houston, TX changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in University Place, Houston, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in University Place, Houston, TX?
A reasonable rent price in University Place, Houston, TX is around $1,372/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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