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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University City Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $500 (47 Rentals)
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Everly on The Loop
6105 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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Brickline Apartments
8650 Kingsbridge DrSt. Louis, MO 63132
6575 Julian Ave
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1914 Owen Dr
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Fontainebleau Apartments
1001 N McKnight RdSt. Louis, MO 63132
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Clayton Square Apartments
7916 Kingsbury BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63105
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The District
633 N McKnight RdSt. Louis, MO 63132
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7334-7340 Forsyth BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63105
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$1,4651 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 24
The Square on Delmar
8331 Delcrest DrSt. Louis, MO 63124
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The Square on Mcknight
800 N McKnight RdSt. Louis, MO 63132
1-3 Heartwoods Ct
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8303 Braddock Dr
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Perdue Park
1100-1162 Midland BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63130
6725 Schofield Ave
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AVA Student Housing
6405 Cates AveSt. Louis, MO 63130
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6659 Kingsbury Blvd
6659 Kingsbury BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63130
7244 Mallard Dr
St. LouisMO63133
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Albert Hall
6136 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
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University Commons
900 Westgate AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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Oaks on Bonhomme
8669 Old Towne DrUniversity City, MO 63132
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150-152 N Brentwood
150-152 N Brentwood BlvdClayton, MO 63105
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Gulf Drive Townhomes
8511 Gulf DrVinita Park, MO 63130
7075 Melrose Ave
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Wild Cherry Apartments
1001-1031 North and South RdUniversity City, MO 63130
6811 Chamberlain Ct
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6253 Cates Ave, Unit #3
6253 Cates AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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7234 Amherst Ave, Unit 1W
7234 Amherst AveUniversity City, MO 63130
7340 Forsyth Blvd
ClaytonMO63105
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6312 Cates Ave, Unit 2e
6312 Cates AveUniversity City, MO 63130
6636 Etzel Ave
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7119 Amherst Ave
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7137 Tulane Ave, Unit 7137
7137 Tulane Ave
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1309 Gerst Ave
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Hafner Court Apartments
8077 Hafner CtUniversity City, MO 63130
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Leland Apartments
876-886 Leland AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
Parkview Gardens
Syracuse AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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Castlereagh Apartments
6820 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
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7350 Lindell Blvd
7350 Lindell BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
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6608 Clemens Ave
6608 Clemens AveUniversity City, MO 63130
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Bel Aire Apartments
8326 Delcrest DrClayton, MO 63124
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Hawthorne Apartments
1351 N Hanley RdUniversity City, MO 63130
7737 Wild Plum Ln
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The Envoy Apartments
8701 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63124
6827 Melrose Ave
University CityMO63130
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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 | $1,702 | $1,100 | $2,050 |
| University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,235 | $550 | $3,372 |
| University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,929 | $669 | $6,750 |
| University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,130 | $687 | $6,620 |
| University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $893 | $893 | $893 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Oaks on Bonhomme priced from $1,041. Brickline Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable University City apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks on Bonhomme | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1,041 |
| Brickline Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath W/D | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Fontainebleau Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Wild Cherry Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| The District | Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1,360 |
| Clayton on the Park | Ashbury | Studio,1BA | $1,550 |
| Mckenzie | 0B1B | Studio,1BA | $1,660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, MO
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $1.33 price per square foot 7333 Amherst Ave Model at 7333 Amherst Ave, Unit 1 West in the in the Vinita Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value University City apartment is the 7208 Forsyth Blvd Model at 7208 Forsyth Blvd starting at $1,795 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Wydown 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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| 7333 Amherst Ave, Unit 1 West | 7333 Amherst Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| 7208 Forsyth Blvd | 7208 Forsyth Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 7138 Amherst Ave, Unit 7138 | 7138 Amherst Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Kingsland Courtyard | 4-Bed | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
| 6273 Delmar Blvd | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Wild Cherry Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
| 757 Syracuse Ave | 3 N | 3BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 7107 Dartmouth Ave, Unit 7107 Dartmouth | 7107 Dartmouth Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Oaks on Bonhomme | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| The District | Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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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 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 $1,660.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University City?
The cheapest apartment in University City is Oaks on Bonhomme which is listed at $1,041, while the average apartment in University City costs $3,587.
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 222 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 $1,074 which is $2,513 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University City.
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