Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Neighborhood of Eugene, OR from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Campus Studios
Studio Apartments

Campus Studios

735 E 14th AveEugene, OR 97401
Student Housing
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Harris House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harris House

1825-1827 Harris StEugene, OR 97403

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Park Place Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

877 E Park StEugene, OR 97401
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Camelot Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Apartments

800 E 18th AveEugene, OR 97401
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THE WILDER APARTMENTS
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

THE WILDER APARTMENTS

259 E 13th 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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Stoneridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Apartments

951 E 19th AveEugene, OR 97403
Student Housing
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University, Eugene, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University area of Eugene, OR is a 4 Beds unit found at Duck Landing priced from $599. Yugo Eugene Skybox has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable University apartments for rent in Eugene, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duck Landing4x2 Standard - By the Bed/Individual Room Rate4BR,2BA$599
Yugo Eugene Skybox4 Bed, 3 Bath4BR,3BA$649
Ducks Village4 Bedroom W/D4BR,2BA$819
Willamette GardensA11BR,1BA$953
The SotoW4x24BR,2BA$1,020

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University, OR

As of October 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the University area is the $1.72 price per square foot 5x3 Model at Duck Flats in the in the Laurel Hill Valley neighborhood starting from $3,575. The second greatest value University apartment is the 4BR/2BA Flat Model at The Anthony starting at $3,400 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Laurel Hill Valley neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Duck Flats5x35BR,3BA$1.72
The Anthony4BR/2BA Flat4BR,2BA$1.63
The Ponderosa4x24BR,2BA$1.62
Southgate ApartmentsSouthgate 2br 1.5 Bath Remodeled2BR,1.5BA$1.57
Patterson Tower1x1 D1BR,1BA$1.72
Yugo Eugene Skybox3 Bed, 2 Bath Classic3BR,2BA$1.06
Chase Village1X11BR,1BA$1.82
Campus Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Arena District Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Willamette GardensA11BR,1BA$1.52

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University, Eugene, OR

Ranked #7

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University is under $1,250.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University?

The cheapest apartment in University is Willamette Gardens which is listed at $953, while the average apartment in University costs $2,628.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 122 regular apartments in 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 University?

Cheap apartments in University have an average cost of $1,143 which is $1,485 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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