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University Area, Memphis, TN rent trends

Rental prices in University Area, Memphis, TN have decreased by 3.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $746 to $722.

Average rent in University Area, Memphis, TN

$722/mo University Area, Memphis, TN average rental price, February 2026
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in University Area, Memphis, TN is around $722.

    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, 54% of the residents are renting compared to 46% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 4% of University Area's rentals, 45% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 49% are single-family rentals.

    University Area, Memphis, TN demographics

    • 6,830Total Population
    • 3,419 Female
      3,412 Male
    • 35.5Median Age

    In total, University Area, Memphis, TN has 6,830 residents, 3,419 women and 3,412 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of University Area’s population is 35.5.

    University Area, Memphis, TN households

    • 1,398 Family
      1,394 Non-family
    • 714 Children
      2,078 No Children
    • 2,792Total Number of Households
    • 2.33Average People Per Household
    • $36,257Median Household Income

    There is a total of 2,792 households in University Area, Memphis, TN. Of these, 714 have children and 2,078 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 1,398 family households and 1,394 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in University Area is 2.33 people, on average. The median household annual income in University Area equals $36,257, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,000.

    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, 14% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 10% hold a Graduate Degree.