Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (53 Rentals)

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property at 6542 Whitney Ave

$1,350

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6542 Whitney Ave

St. LouisMO63133

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property at 1223 Gruner pl

$1,495

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1223 Gruner pl

St. LouisMO63133
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Perdue Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Perdue Park

1100-1162 Midland BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63130
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AVA Student Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

AVA Student Housing

6405 Cates AveSt. Louis, MO 63130
Student Housing
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6659 Kingsbury Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

6659 Kingsbury Blvd

6659 Kingsbury BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63130
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Albert Hall
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Albert Hall

6136 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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7325 Balson Ave, Unit 1E
$1,275
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

7325 Balson Ave, Unit 1E

7325 Balson AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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Leland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Leland Apartments

876-886 Leland AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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Parkview Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Gardens

Syracuse AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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Castlereagh Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Castlereagh Apartments

6820 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
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7350 Lindell Blvd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

7350 Lindell Blvd

7350 Lindell BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
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6608 Clemens Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

6608 Clemens Ave

6608 Clemens AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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Bel Aire Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Aire Apartments

8326 Delcrest DrClayton, MO 63124
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The Envoy Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Envoy Apartments

8701 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63124
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University City, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available University City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University City area of St. Louis, MO is a 2 Beds unit found at Brickline Apartments priced from $1,000. Bel Aire Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable University City apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brickline Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1,075
Fontainebleau ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,079
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1BA$1,200
Gulf Drive Townhomes1 Bed (Standard, Patio)1BR,1BA$1,225
7334-40 Forsyth Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 634051BR,1BA$1,295
The Square on McknightLux 1bd2BR,1BA$1,495
Clayton on the ParkAshburyStudio,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, MO

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Bed TH Model at Oaks on Bonhomme in the in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,782. The second greatest value University City apartment is the 4-Bed Model at Kingsland Courtyard starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Wells neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Oaks on Bonhomme2 Bed TH2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Kingsland Courtyard4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
6273 Delmar Blvd3x13BR,1BA$1.50
746 Kingsland Ave, Unit #1746 Kingsland Ave3BR,1BA$1.28
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.98
322 S Hanley Rd, Unit 2 Fl North322 S Hanley Rd2BR,1BA$1.56
7109 Dartmouth Ave, Unit 7109 Dartmouth7109 Dartmouth Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
7334-40 Forsyth Blvd1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 634051BR,1BA$1.18
Brickline Apartments3 Bed 1 bath W/D3BR,1BA$1.53
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across Missouri including University City, Saint Louis, and the greater St. Louis area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University City?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University City is at Fontainebleau Apartments listed at $1,079.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University City Apartment is $1,225 at Gulf Drive Townhomes.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University City Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University City is starting from $1,000 at Brickline Apartments.

What is the most affordable University City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wild Cherry Apartments and starts from $1,200.

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