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8403 Glen Echo

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Universal City, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Universal City, TX

Pricing Updated: 04/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Universal City, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Universal City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Universal City Park$2,185$446126

Cheapest Available Universal City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Universal City, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Live Oak in the Mesa Oaks neighborhood priced from $700. The Colony in the Mesa Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $701. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Universal City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Live OakLive Oak1BR,1BA$700
The ColonyE1Studio,1BA$701
Rio Vista Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Gold TalonS1Studio,1BA$815
Peaks at Live OakA21BR,1BA$829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Universal City, TX

As of April 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Universal City area is the $1.04 price per square foot 8715 8th St Model at 8715 8th St, Unit 1 in the in the Northeast Converse neighborhood starting from $1,555. The second greatest value Universal City apartment is the 9414 Misty Meadows Model at 9414 Misty Meadows, Unit 9414 Misty Meadows starting at $1,310 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Northeast Converse neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Universal City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
8715 8th St, Unit 18715 8th St3BR,2BA$1.04
9414 Misty Meadows, Unit 9414 Misty Meadows9414 Misty Meadows3BR,1BA$1.15
Robinson Manor Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1.23
Arbor At Centerbrook2 Bedroom - B12BR,2BA$1.01
808 Station St, Unit 3808 Station St2BR,2BA$0.90
Retreat at Chelsea ParkB12BR,2BA$1.32
Peaks at Universal CityB12BR,2BA$1.18
Elevate at Kitty HawkB12BR,2BA$1.22
Town SquareA11BR,1BA$1.26
Palisades Park ApartmentsA31BR,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Universal City

What type of rentals are currently available in Universal City?

There are currently 125 Apartments for Rent in Universal City, TX with pricing that ranges from $446 to $2,874. There are also 167 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Universal City ranging from $330 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Universal City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Universal City ranges from $330 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,532.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Universal City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Universal City range from $1,103 to $2,744, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,099 to $2,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,524.

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I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for San Antonio, Texas. Welcome to San Antone', the smallest big city in Texas. San Antonio has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

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Hi, I'm Rhonda, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert and your guide to places to live around San Antonio colleges and universities. San Antonio, Texas, is one of the most dynamic cities in the Southwest.

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