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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (36 Rentals)
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$1,110 - $1,7601 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
ReNew Centennial
8650 Kingsbridge DrSt. Louis, MO 63132
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$1,195 - $1,5751 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Clayton Square Apartments
7916 Kingsbury BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63105
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$1,210 - $1,3151 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The District
633 N McKnight RdSt. Louis, MO 63132
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$1,310Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fontainebleau Apartments
1001 N McKnight RdSt. Louis, MO 63132
8307 Washington St
St. LouisMO63114
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$1,465 - $1,5501 Bedroom Apartments Available Dec 3
The Square on Delmar
8331 Delcrest DrSt. Louis, MO 63124
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$1,495 - $2,0502 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Square on Mcknight
800 N McKnight RdSt. Louis, MO 63132
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$550 - $8931 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
University Commons
900 Westgate AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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$1,1651 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Gulf Drive Townhomes
8511 Gulf DrVinita Park, MO 63130
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$1,185 - $4,2781 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Oaks on Bonhomme
8669 Old Towne DrUniversity City, MO 63132
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$1,2253 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Wild Cherry Apartments
1001-1031 North and South RdUniversity City, MO 63130
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7337 Dartmouth Ave
7337 Dartmouth AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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$1,2502 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1
7234 Amherst Ave, Unit 2W
7234 Amherst AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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$1,319 - $2,105Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19, 2026
LOCAL on Delmar
6630 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
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$1,350 - $1,4501 Bedroom Apartments Available Nov 15
150-152 N Brentwood
150-152 N Brentwood BlvdClayton, MO 63105
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$1,485 - $4,150Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Mckenzie
8400 Delmar BlvdClayton, MO 63124
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$1,4951 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 12
7754 Kingsbury Blvd, Unit 1
7754 Kingsbury BlvdClayton, MO 63105
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$1,5002 Bedroom Apartment Available Nov 1
808 Pennsylvania Ave, Unit A 1st floor
808 Pennsylvania AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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University City, St. Louis, MO Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University City Studio Apartments | $1,824 | $1,485 | $2,011 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,274 | $550 | $3,542 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,532 | $669 | $5,265 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,013 | $687 | $5,448 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,998 | $893 | $4,400 |
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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 Bel Aire Apartments priced from $1,075. ReNew Centennial has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here are the most affordable University City apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom_1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| ReNew Centennial | Tannen | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| The Oaks on Bonhomme | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Wild Cherry Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| The District | Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Fontainebleau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,310 |
| The Square on Delmar | Delcrest 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,465 |
| Mckenzie | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,485 |
| The Square on Mcknight | 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, MO
As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $0.87 price per square foot 4-Bed Model at King's Court in the in the Wells neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value University City apartment is the 3 BR / 1 BA Model at 6114 Waterman Blvd starting at $2,595 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the Cheltenham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| King's Court | 4-Bed | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
| 6114 Waterman Blvd | 3 BR / 1 BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Wild Cherry Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.88 |
| 760 Syracuse Ave, Unit #B | 760 Syracuse Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| 7212 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 1W | 7212 Forsyth Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 8227 Delmar Blvd, Unit 1E | 8227 Delmar Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom_1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| The Oaks on Bonhomme | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The District | Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Fontainebleau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
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!
Getting Around the University City Neighborhood in Saint Louis, MO
Walk Score®
72 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
59 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
37 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is ReNew Centennial which is listed at $1,110, while the average apartment in University City costs $3,500.
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 17 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 $541 which is $2,959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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