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University Area, Memphis, TN rent trends

Rental prices in University Area, Memphis, TN have decreased by 4.84% over the past year. The average rent moved from $744 to $708.

Average rent in University Area, Memphis, TN

$708/mo University Area, Memphis, TN average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in University Area, Memphis, TN is around $708.

    Getting around in University Area, TN

    39 /100
    Car-Dependent
    32 /100
    Some Transit
    55 /100
    Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 39, Transit Score®: 32, Bike Score®: 55

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the average rent in University Area, Memphis, TN?

    The average rent in University Area, Memphis, TN is $1,073.

    What type of rental buildings are in University Area, Memphis, TN?

    In University Area 53% of the housing is rented out compared to 47% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 4% of University Area's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 45% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 49% are single-family rentals.

    University Area, Memphis, TN demographics

    • 6,970Total Population
    • 3,551 Female
      3,419 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, University Area, Memphis, TN has 6,970 residents, 3,551 women and 3,419 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of University Area’s population is 34.

    University Area, Memphis, TN households

    • 1,417 Family
      1,362 Non-family
    • 725 Children
      2,053 No Children
    • 2,779Total Number of Households
    • 1.98Average People Per Household
    • $36,393Median Household Income

    There is a total of 2,779 households in University Area, Memphis, TN. Of these, 725 have children and 2,053 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,417 family households and 1,362 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in University Area is 1.98 people, on average. The median household annual income in University Area equals $36,393, and the monthly housing costs equal $962.

    University Area, Memphis, TN education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 7% of the population in University Area, Memphis, TN have no high school education, 38% went to high-school, and 27% have partially completed college. Moreover, 5% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 13% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 10% hold a Graduate Degree.