Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Eugene, OR from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Campus Studios
Studio Apartments

Campus Studios

735 E 14th AveEugene, OR 97401
Student Housing
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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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THE WILDER APARTMENTS
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

THE WILDER APARTMENTS

259 E 13th AveEugene, 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 $1,020. Ferry Street Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here are the most affordable West University apartments for rent in Eugene, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SotoW4x24BR,2BA$1,020
Ferry Street FlatsStudio - CStudio,1BA$1,085
Eugene Manor ApartmentsStudio Type 1Studio,1BA$1,129
The PearlSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,196
Campus Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, OR

As of October 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West 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 West University apartment is the 4X3 Model at The Andy starting at $3,070 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Laurel Hill Valley 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.
Duck Flats5x35BR,3BA$1.72
The Andy4X34BR,3BA$1.92
1755-1777 Mill St1777 Mill St #33BR,2BA$1.78
The Sequoia3x2A3BR,2BA$2.11
Rockwood2br/2ba2BR,2BA$1.38
Patterson Tower2x1 A2BR,1BA$1.93
Campus Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.83
Patterson House1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.26
Ferry Street ManorStudio (small)Studio ,1BA$3.07
Eugene Manor ApartmentsStudio Type 1Studio ,1BA$3.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West University, Eugene, OR

Ranked #24

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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 $1,500.

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

The cheapest apartment in West University is Patterson House which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in West University costs $1,685.

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 77 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 $1,253 which is $432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West University.

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