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Universal City, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Universal City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Universal City Studio Apartments | $965 | $725 | $1,560 |
Universal City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,207 | $385 | $3,097 |
Universal City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,509 | $899 | $3,365 |
Universal City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,983 | $999 | $5,212 |
Universal City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,264 | $1,745 | $2,660 |
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Getting Around Universal City, TX
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Universal City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Universal City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Universal City is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Universal City?
The cheapest apartment in Universal City is Live Oak which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Universal City costs $2,550.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Universal City?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 15 regular apartments in Universal City that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Universal City?
Cheap apartments in Universal City have an average cost of $112 which is $2,438 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Universal City.
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