Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Eugene, OR from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Campus Studios
Studio Apartments

Campus Studios

735 E 14th AveEugene, OR 97401
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Duck Lofts
5 Bedroom Apartments

Duck Lofts

1364-1372 Patterson StEugene, OR 97401
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Park Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

877 E Park StEugene, OR 97401
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West University, Eugene, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available West University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West University area of Eugene, OR is a 4 Beds unit found at The Soto priced from $975. Parkgrove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,349. Here are the most affordable West University apartments for rent in Eugene, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SotoW4x24BR,2BA$975
Parkgrove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,349
Union on BroadwayB3 Deluxe2BR,2BA$1,410

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, OR

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $2.06 price per square foot 4X2 Model at The Andy in the in the Laurel Hill Valley neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value West University apartment is the C1 Model at The Hayward Student Living starting at $825 with a $0.77 price per square foot in the Fairmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Andy4X24BR,2BA$2.06
The Hayward Student LivingC13BR,3BA$0.77
The Westgate2BR/2BA - B2BR,2BA$2.65
Parkgrove Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.85
MW22x22BR,2BA$2.86
Patterson Tower1x1 B1BR,1BA$2.34
Patterson House1 Bedroom Premium1BR,1BA$3.07
The Flats at ChaseStudioStudio ,1BA$3.01
Broadway PlaceHultStudio ,1BA$2.88
The Ponds on AlexanderEfficiency BedroomStudio ,1BA$2.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West University, Eugene, OR

Ranked #10

Among neighborhoods in Eugene, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West University Neighborhood in Eugene, OR

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West University is under $1,847.

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

The cheapest apartment in West University is Parkgrove Apartments which is listed at $1,349, while the average apartment in West University costs $1,695.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West 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 78 regular apartments in West 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 West University?

Cheap apartments in West University have an average cost of $910 which is $785 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West University.

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