Average Rent in University Place, Houston, TX

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Current Versus Historical University Place, Houston, TX Rents

University Place rentals average $1,535 for a studio rental to $5,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,023, or roughly $21 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $284 (-19.16%) year-over-year from $1,484 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $161 (-10.34%) year-over-year from $1,554 to $1,393. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $56 (-2.61%) year-over-year from $2,156 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,518 (-26.55%) year-over-year from $5,718 to $4,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $577 (-7.64%) year-over-year from $7,549 to $6,973. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.16% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.97% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.92% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $52.78 $1,200 $1,484 (-19.16%) $1,317 (-8.87%)
1 BR $24.74 $1,393 $1,554 (-10.34%) $1,674 (-16.79%)
2 BR $18.17 $2,100 $2,156 (-2.61%) $2,042 (2.83%)
3 BR $20.52 $4,200 $5,718 (-26.55%) $7,968 (-47.29%)
4+ BR $23.87 $6,973 $7,549 (-7.64%) $5,566 (25.27%)

Historical Rents in University Place, Houston, TX

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Top Cities Near University Place

There are a total of 28 cities nearby University Place. The average rent in University Place is currently $2,000 per month. A total of 16 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Humble, TX, with an average rent of $1,199, 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. Typically, rent for studios in University Place, Houston, TX is 43.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.27% more expensive. Two bedrooms in University Place, Houston, TX are about 25.07% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 46.84% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 28 total cities near University Place, Houston, TX in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Pasadena, TX $850 $995 $1,295 $1,795
Houston, TX $1,150 $1,295 $1,654 $1,850
Stafford, TX N/A $1,665 $2,211 $1,969
Mission Bend, TX $3,200 $1,355 $1,589 $2,000
Fresno, TX $900 N/A $1,995 $2,133
Friendswood, TX $1,850 $1,623 $2,165 $2,250
Missouri City, TX N/A $1,269 $1,750 $2,397
Sugar Land, TX $13,000 $2,300 $1,800 $2,400
Pearland, TX $2,500 $1,275 $1,562 $2,500
Sienna Plantation, TX N/A N/A N/A $3,200

Top Neighborhoods Near University Place

There are a total of 66 neighborhoods in or near University Place. Some of these neighborhoods include Magnolia Park, Woodlake - Briar Meadow, and Astrodome. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 66 total neighborhoods in or near University Place, Houston, TX in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near University Place, Houston, TX is currently around $1,930 per month. A total of 40 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than University Place's average rent, which is actually $2,023. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near University Place, Magnolia Park has the most affordable average rent at $1,198 per month. Whereas, at $4,200 average rent per month, Creekside Park is the most expensive neighborhood in or near University Place. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Magnolia Park, Houston, TX $750 $950 $1,325 $1,198
Woodlake - Briar Meadow, Houston, TX $976 $1,150 $1,482 $1,350
Astrodome, Houston, TX $1,024 $1,175 $1,495 $1,400
Gulfgate - Pine Valley, Houston, TX $850 $1,135 $1,490 $1,465
Greater Eastwood, Houston, TX $900 $963 $1,650 $1,549
Sharpstown, Houston, TX N/A $950 $1,323 $1,550
Braeswood Place, Houston, TX $1,248 $1,350 $1,480 $1,615
Neartown - Montrose, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,295 $2,175 $1,743
South Park, Houston, TX N/A N/A $1,295 $1,750
Central Southwest, Houston, TX $1,200 $1,377 $1,689 $1,780
Greater Heights, Houston, TX $965 $1,289 $2,018 $1,795
South Main, Houston, TX N/A $1,050 $1,497 $1,800
Great Uptown, Houston, TX $1,544 $1,489 $1,967 $1,855
Sunnyside, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,500 $1,373 $1,895
Midtown, Houston, TX $1,235 $1,731 $2,350 $1,910
Greater Fifth Ward, Houston, TX $1,100 $1,149 $1,225 $1,950
Greenway - Upper Kirby, Houston, TX $1,790 $1,694 $2,020 $1,958
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX $1,120 $1,815 $2,724 $1,973
OST - South Union, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,025 $1,125 $2,000
South Acres - Crestmont Park, Houston, TX $2,500 N/A $1,145 $2,063
Northside Village, Houston, TX $995 $1,038 $1,650 $2,095
Greater Third Ward, Houston, TX $1,975 $999 $1,250 $2,150
Lazy Brook - Timbergrove, Houston, TX $1,350 $1,279 $1,891 $2,258
Second Ward, Houston, TX $1,650 $1,025 $2,000 $2,295
Spring Branch East, Houston, TX N/A $1,116 $1,823 $2,388
Willow Meadows - Willowbend, Houston, TX N/A $1,123 $1,325 $2,400
MacGregor, Houston, TX N/A $1,550 $1,775 $2,400
The Museum District, Houston, TX $1,095 $1,375 $2,050 $2,410
Washington Avenue - Memorial Park, Houston, TX $1,554 $1,729 $2,420 $2,550
Meyerland Area, Houston, TX N/A $1,300 $1,600 $3,100

Top Counties Near University Place

There are a total of 29 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 $1,955. That's roughly around $15 per sqft. A total of 16 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Huntsville, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,295. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Fulshear-Simonton, TX is the most expensive county by University Place, Houston, TX.

Typically, rent for studios in University Place, Houston, TX is 18.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in University Place, Houston, TX is 22.15% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in University Place, Houston, TX is 31.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Baytown, TX $700 $975 $1,400 $1,700
Pasadena, TX $850 $950 $1,273 $1,725
Houston, TX $1,200 $1,289 $1,650 $1,900
Northeast Harris, TX $655 $995 $1,163 $1,900
Southeast Harris, TX N/A $1,050 $1,625 $2,100
Northwest Harris, TX $999 $1,194 $1,507 $2,200
Stafford-Missouri City, TX $900 $1,665 $1,957 $2,300
Sugar Land, TX $3,200 $1,411 $1,750 $2,350
Rosenberg-Richmond, TX $1,250 $1,138 $1,250 $2,350
Alvin-Pearland, TX $2,000 $950 $1,500 $2,500

Top Zipcodes Near University Place

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near University Place, Houston, TX. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,947. A total of 28 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 77036, Houston, TX at $1,345 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,750 per month is 77005, West University Place, TX.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,012. That's at least $21 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near University Place, Houston, TX is $1,285 per month. Or in other words, $22 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,686 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table 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
77030, Houston, TX $1,535 $1,329 $1,750 $1,664
77005, West University Place, TX $2,015 $1,672 $2,900 $3,750
77098, Houston, TX $825 $1,495 $2,485 $2,076
77054, Houston, TX $1,024 $1,165 $1,499 $1,450
77006, Houston, TX $1,150 $1,374 $2,199 $1,695
77004, Houston, TX $1,100 $1,298 $1,718 $2,280
77025, Houston, TX $765 $1,349 $1,480 $1,665
77019, Houston, TX $895 $1,400 $2,409 $2,428
77021, Houston, TX $2,400 $1,025 $1,175 $2,098
77027, Houston, TX $1,485 $1,679 $1,950 $1,860

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 $2,023. 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 $1,535 and an average price per square feet of $52.78. There are a total of 1 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 $1,386 and an average price per square feet of $24.74. There are a total of 33 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 $1,998 and an average price per square feet of $18.17. There are a total of 38 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 -0.19%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27% 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 $1,618/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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