
Cheap Homes for Rent in University City Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO from $1,100 (11 Rentals)
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6318 Cabanne Ave

7334 Forsyth Blvd

2016 Bainbridge Dr

1251 Laughren Dr

1243 Sutter Ave

1030 Wild Cherry Ln

1293 Purcell Ave

613 Westgate Ave, Unit B

607 Westgate Ave, Unit C

1 Heartwoods Ct
University City, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in University City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University City 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,612 | $1,100 | $2,795 |
University City 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,325 | $1,299 | $3,200 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 11 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University City Neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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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 ReNew Centennial priced from $970. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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ReNew Centennial | Parker | 2BR,1BA | $970 |
Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom_1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Fontainebleau Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
Wild Cherry Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,225 |
The Oaks on Bonhomme | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $1,311 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, MO
As of July 23, 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 724 Heman Ave Model at 724 Heman Ave, Unit #1 starting at $1,695 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Central West End 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 |
724 Heman Ave, Unit #1 | 724 Heman Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.27 |
760 Syracuse Ave, Unit #B | 760 Syracuse Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.30 |
7124 Tulane Ave | 7124 Tulane Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Wild Cherry Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
726 Kingsland Ave, Unit 3 | 726 Kingsland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.33 |
7325 Balson Ave, Unit 2W | 7325 Balson Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom_1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
7234 Amherst Ave, Unit 2E | 7234 Amherst Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
ReNew Centennial | Parker | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about University City
What type of rentals are currently available in University City?
There are currently 271 Apartments for Rent in University City, MO with pricing that ranges from $550 to $5,764. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University City ranging from $1,100 to $3,200.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University City?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University City ranges from $1,100 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,710.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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