What is the median rent in University (Hillsborough County), FL?
The median gross rent in University (Hillsborough County), FL is $1,295 (±$37) a month, according to the US Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
That is across 17,585 rented homes; gross rent is the contract rent plus the utilities and fuels a renter pays separately.
In University (Hillsborough County), the median gross rent went from $890 in 2015–2019 to $1,295 in 2020–2024 (+45.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,295 (±$37)
- Rented homes
- 17,585 (±932)
- $2,000 or more
- 10.1%
- Since 2015–2019
- +45.5%
How much rent costs in University (Hillsborough County)
| Monthly gross rent | University (Hillsborough County) | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $500 | 2.4% (±0.9 points) | 3.0% | 3.6% | 6.3% |
| $500 to $999 | 20.9% (±3.6 points) | 9.9% | 10.7% | 20.2% |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 45.6% (±4.4 points) | 27.1% | 26.0% | 28.1% |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 21.0% (±2.8 points) | 29.9% | 28.8% | 21.1% |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 7.0% (±1.9 points) | 18.0% | 17.4% | 12.0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 1.2% (±0.4 points) | 7.4% | 7.2% | 5.5% |
| $3,000 or more | 1.9% (±0.8 points) | 4.7% | 6.3% | 6.8% |
The most common range is $1,000 to $1,499, paid by 45.6% of renting households.
10.1% of rented homes in University (Hillsborough County) cost $2,000 or more a month.
University (Hillsborough County) against Hillsborough County, its state and the nation
| University (Hillsborough County) | Hillsborough County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,295 (±$37) | $1,667 (±$14) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Rented homes paying rent | 17,585 (±932) | 218,976 (±3,606) | 2,716,443 (±16,958) | 42,849,984 |
In University (Hillsborough County), median gross rent is lower than in Hillsborough County ($1,667).
It is also lower than in Florida ($1,669).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
In Hillsborough County, University (Hillsborough County) ranks 30 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median gross rent.
Statewide, it ranks 543 of 793.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How rent in University (Hillsborough County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $890 (±$16) | $1,295 (±$37) | +45.5% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 85.6% (±1.4 points) | 87.1% (±2.0 points) | +1.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.0% (±1.6 points) | 9.0% (±1.7 points) | 0.0 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median gross rent in places near University (Hillsborough County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University (Hillsborough County) | — | $1,295 (±$37) | — |
| Lake Magdalene | 3.1 mi | $1,434 (±$60) | Higher |
| Temple Terrace | 4.2 mi | $1,594 (±$71) | Higher |
| Lutz | 4.5 mi | $1,823 (±$164) | Higher |
| Carrollwood | 5.2 mi | $1,715 (±$56) | Higher |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | 6.1 mi | $1,482 (±$48) | Higher |
| Northdale | 6.1 mi | $1,797 (±$92) | Higher |
| East Lake-Orient Park | 6.5 mi | $1,555 (±$76) | Higher |
| Cheval | 7.1 mi | $1,442 (±$101) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Magdalene, FL ($1,434), Temple Terrace, FL ($1,594), Lutz, FL ($1,823).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent across Hillsborough County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Cheval | $1,442 (±$101) |
| 25 | Lake Magdalene | $1,434 (±$60) |
| 26 | Ruskin | $1,419 (±$244) |
| 27 | Plant City | $1,409 (±$54) |
| 28 | Gibsonton | $1,386 (±$127) |
| 29 | Wimauma | $1,384 (±$281) |
| 30 | University (Hillsborough County) | $1,295 (±$37) |
| 31 | Mango | $1,277 (±$109) |
| 32 | Thonotosassa | $1,134 (±$88) |
| 33 | Dover | $862 (±$58) |
Showing 10 of 33 places in Hillsborough County, ranked from highest to lowest.
University (Hillsborough County) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about University (Hillsborough County)
What is the average rent in University (Hillsborough County), FL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in University (Hillsborough County) is $1,295 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much has rent gone up in University (Hillsborough County)?
In University (Hillsborough County), the median gross rent went from $890 in 2015–2019 to $1,295 in 2020–2024 (+45.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
How many rentals in University (Hillsborough County) cost more than $2,000 a month?
10.1% of rented homes in University (Hillsborough County) have a gross rent of $2,000 or more a month, and 2.4% cost less than $500.
Is rent in University (Hillsborough County) higher than in Hillsborough County?
In University (Hillsborough County), median gross rent is lower than in Hillsborough County ($1,667).
It is also lower than in Florida ($1,669).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,413).
Is this the rent for an apartment listed today?
No: these are rents households reported paying across 2020–2024, not asking rents for vacant homes, which usually run higher.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University CDP (Hillsborough County), Florida
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University CDP (Hillsborough County), Florida
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University CDP (Hillsborough County), Florida
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for University CDP (Hillsborough County), Florida (place:73163, in state:12).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25064_001E, B25064_001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0005E, DP04_0005M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP04_0126E, DP04_0126M, DP04_0127PE, DP04_0127PM, DP04_0128PE, DP04_0128PM, DP04_0129PE, DP04_0129PM, DP04_0130PE, DP04_0130PM, DP04_0131PE, DP04_0131PM, DP04_0132PE, DP04_0132PM, DP04_0133PE, DP04_0133PM
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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