Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South University Neighborhood of Eugene, OR from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South University area of Eugene.

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$2,550

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2431 Potter St

EugeneOR97405
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Harris House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harris House

1825-1827 Harris StEugene, OR 97403
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Camelot Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Apartments

800 E 18th AveEugene, OR 97401
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Stoneridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

951 E 19th AveEugene, OR 97403
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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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Prefontaine
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Prefontaine

1801 University StEugene, OR 97403
Student Housing
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The Hutton
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

The Hutton

1888 Harris StEugene, OR 97403
Student Housing
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The Douglas
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Douglas

728 E 18th AlyEugene, OR 97401
Student Housing

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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 1 Bed unit found at Harris House priced from $595. Duck Landing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable South University apartments for rent in Eugene, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Harris House1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$595
Duck Landing4x2 Standard Individual Room Rate4BR,2BA$699
Ridgewood Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,150
The Lewis & Clark1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,195
1755-1777 Mill St1755 Mill St #64BR,3BA$2,695
The Emery4x24BR,2BA$3,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South University, OR

As of July 27, 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 3x1A by the bedroom Model at The Arcade starting at $743 with a $0.86 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
The Arcade3x1A by the bedroom3BR,1BA$0.86
1948 Harris St, Unit 11948 Harris St2BR,1BA$1.75
The Lewis & Clark1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South University Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in South University?

The cheapest apartment in South University is Harris House which is listed at $595, while the average apartment in South University costs $3,800.

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 5 regular apartments in South University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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