Rent in Universal City, TX
A 2-bedroom in Universal City, TX (ZIP 78148) typically rents for about $1,386 a month, with a range of $1,381–$1,390. Owner-occupied homes in Bexar County pay about 1.73% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $993 | $926–$1,060 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,135 | $1,120–$1,150 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,386 | $1,381–$1,390 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,739 | $1,677–$1,800 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,120 | $2,090–$2,150 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).
Universal City ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Universal City, TX?
- About $1,386 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,381–$1,390. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Universal City, TX?
- About $1,135 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,120–$1,150. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Universal City, TX?
- About $1,739 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,677–$1,800. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Universal City, TX?
- About $993 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $926–$1,060. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Universal City, TX?
- About $2,120 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,090–$2,150. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Universal City, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Bexar County pay a typical 1.73% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Universal City rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026) and Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024).