The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Odessa, TX

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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin - Odessa, TX Area Guide

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Founded in 1973, the University of Texas of the Permian Basin has evolved from a predominantly commuter campus to a vibrant four-year university offering an array of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. UT Permian Basin provides quality education in a supportive in-person and online educational format while promoting excellence in teaching, research, and service.

There are plenty of apartments and townhomes available for rent near the UTPB campus in Odessa. Convenience to the I-20 makes commuting and traveling a breeze from the UTPB campus.

A wide range of student clubs and organizations, campus activities, Greek life, special events, and NCAA Division II Falcon athletics contribute the energy on the UTPB campus. Museums, theatres, a symphony, golf courses, football stadiums, ice hockey, a polo club, international airport, and more attractions are all within minutes of campus in the Odessa area. Major Texas cities like Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and El Paso are all within a five-hour drive from UT Permian Basin as well.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Odessa, TX is $1,156 for a studio, $1,154 for one bedroom, $1,473 for two bedrooms, and $1,943 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Odessa has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 552 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,156/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 669 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,154/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 996 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,473/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,231 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,943/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

50 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

50 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

90 / 100

Schools

Elementary Magnet At Reagan Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

625 Students

Hays STEAM Academy

Public

Grades PK-5

460 Students

Cameron Dual Language Magnet

Public

Grades PK-5

613 Students

Harmony Science Academy - Odessa

Public

Grades K-8

516 Students

Ross Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

408 Students

Harmony Science Academy - Odessa

Public

Grades K-8

516 Students

Compass Academy Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

1,399 Students

IDEA Yukon College Preparatory

Public

Grades 6-8

244 Students

Ector College Prep Success Academy

Public

Grades 6-8

1,384 Students

Wilson & Young Medal of Honor Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

1,245 Students

New Tech Odessa

Public

Grades 9-12

460 Students

ECISD Falcon Early College High School

Public

Grades 9-12

429 Students

Compass Academy Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

1,399 Students

Permian High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,978 Students

Odessa High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,874 Students

Points of Interest

Airports

  • Midland International Air And Space Port

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.