Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South University Neighborhood of Eugene, OR from $743 (21 Rentals)

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Duck Landing
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Duck Landing

1848 Hilyard StEugene, OR 97401
Student Housing

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Camelot Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Apartments

800 E 18th AveEugene, OR 97401
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The Lewis & Clark
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lewis & Clark

1414-1424 E 18th AveEugene, OR 97403
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tuskig01
1 Bedroom Apartments

tuskig01

185-195 E 24th AveEugene, OR 97405
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scmi01
1 Bedroom Apartments

scmi01

1810-1844 Ferry AlyEugene, OR 97401
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Stoneridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

951 E 19th AveEugene, OR 97403
Student Housing
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pearl02
2 Bedroom Apartments

pearl02

125-183 E 19th AveEugene, OR 97401
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The Studies at 19th
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Studies at 19th

1370 E 19th AveEugene, OR 97403
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Cheapest Available South University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South University area of Eugene, OR is a 2 Beds unit found at The Arcade priced from $1,025. scmi01 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here are the most affordable South University apartments for rent in Eugene, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arcade2x2 by the bedroom2BR,2BA$1,025
scmi011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,295
pearl022BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,450
Clairmont-Kincaid Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,495
Harris House3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South University, OR

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the South University area is the $2.08 price per square foot 1777 Mill St #3 Model at 1755-1777 Mill St in the in the Laurel Hill Valley neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value South University apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Clairmont-Kincaid Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Laurel Hill Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1755-1777 Mill St1777 Mill St #33BR,2BA$2.08
Clairmont-Kincaid Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.61
1948 Harris St, Unit #51948 Harris St2BR,1BA$1.63
pearl022BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.88
The Arcade1x11BR,1BA$3.30

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South University Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in South University?

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 7 regular apartments in South University 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 South University?

Cheap apartments in South University have an average cost of $1,575 which is $147 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South University.

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