
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $669 (34 Rentals)


Brickline Apartments

6575 Julian Ave

6126-6128 Washington Blvd, Unit Apt 102

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1-3 Heartwoods Ct

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6126 Washington Blvd

1906 Bainbridge Dr

7749 Utica Dr

1422 Tamerton Ave

6659 Kingsbury Blvd

1288 North and South Rd

University Commons
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7369 Delmar Blvd

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7270 Dartmouth Ave, Unit 7270

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9011 Olive Blvd

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The Envoy Apartments

1152 Watts St

7215 Amherst Ave

6715 Bartmer Ave

1251 Laughren Dr

7727 Wild Plum Ln
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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 | $1,670 | $1,079 | $2,270 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,240 | $550 | $3,362 |
University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $669 | $6,750 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,753 | $687 | $6,620 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $893 | $893 | $893 |
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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 $1,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Brickline Apartments which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in University City costs $2,780.
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 198 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 $1,005 which is $1,775 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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