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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City Studio Apartments | $2,569 | $2,129 | $4,510 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,940 | $1,550 | $5,859 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,876 | $2,430 | $7,163 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,562 | $3,950 | $7,040 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University City is under $2,498.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Allina La Jolla which is listed at $2,266, while the average apartment in University City costs $4,310.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University City?
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 73 regular apartments in University City 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 City?
Cheap apartments in University City have an average cost of $1,001 which is $3,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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