What is the average apartment size in University Center?

The average size for a University Center, VA apartment is 932 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in University Center?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in University Center is $2,253 per month, a 2.46% increase from last years average of $2,199.

What is the average apartment size in University Center?

The typical apartment in University Center offers about 932 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

University Center, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in University Center?

The typical rent budget in University Center ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in University Center?

In University Center, 69% of households rent while 31% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 25, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in University Center is $2,253, a 2.46% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,199.

One-bedroom apartments provide 738 square feet for $2,022, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,407 offer 1,070 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,260 sq ft) for $2,708, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in University Center, VA

Last updated: February 25, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,253	932 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,022	738 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,407	1,070 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,708	1,260 sq. ft.

University Center, VA rent trends

Rental prices in University Center, VA have increased by 2.46% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,199 to $2,253.

What's the typical rent budget in University Center, VA?

The largest share of rentals in University Center, VA (65%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in University Center, VA?

1,219 or 69% of the households in University Center, VA are renter-occupied while 553 or 31% are owner-occupied.

How University Center Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Richmond	$1,590
Arlington	$2,643
Alexandria	$2,140
Newport News	$1,424
Virginia Beach	$1,743
Norfolk	$1,564
Henrico	$1,589
Woodbridge	$2,086
Charlottesville	$2,101
Roanoke	$1,373
Tysons	$2,799
North Bethesda	$2,351
Countryside	$2,346
Broadlands	$2,513
Yorkshire	$1,916
University Center	$2,253

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all University Center apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.