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1087 Midland Blvd, Unit B

6300 Cates Ave, Unit apt 2w

LOCAL on Delmar

6508 Chamberlain Ave

6244 Cabanne Ave, Unit 1W

6253 Cates Ave, Unit #3
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Wild Cherry Apartments

7325 Balson Ave, Unit 2W

The Oaks on Bonhomme
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St. Luke's Plaza Apartments

Forest Park Apartments

Winston Churchill Apartments

1195 Belrue Ave

Woodson Park Apartments

The Era Collective

Oakview Lyndover Apartments

San Rafael Townhomes

5866 Etzel Ave

1429 Tamm Ave, Unit 1st floor South
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Oak Park Apartments

1200 Yale Ave

Southwood Apartments - County

Eden Rock Apartments

Delmar Loop Apartments

1201 Louisville Ave, Unit 1201 Louisville
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747 Westwood Dr

ReNew Centennial

6659 Garner Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

Echo STL

Olive Pointe

1319 Woodland Dr, Unit #2

522 S Hanley Rd

150-152 N Brentwood

Gulf Drive Townhomes
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The Residences at Delmar DivINe

The Square on Delmar
University City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap University City Studio Apartments | $1,412 | $569 | $2,200 |
Cheap University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,977 | $550 | $3,652 |
Cheap University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $669 | $8,246 |
Cheap University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $687 | $5,764 |
Cheap University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,294 | $893 | $1,695 |
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Cheapest Available University City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in University City, MO is a Studio unit found at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood priced from $569. Forest Park Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable University City apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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St. Luke's Plaza Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $569 |
Forest Park Apartments | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $655 |
Winston Churchill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $678 |
Woodson Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
The Era Collective | Westmoreland Studio | Studio,1BA | $735 |
Oakview Lyndover Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
Eden Rock Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath_541 sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, MO
As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $1.13 price per square foot 3Bd 2Bath Model at 5909 Cates Ave in the in the Central West End neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value University City apartment is the 4-Bed Model at King's Court 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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5909 Cates Ave | 3Bd 2Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.13 |
King's Court | 4-Bed | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
Wild Cherry Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.98 |
San Rafael Townhomes | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
6659 Garner Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 6659 Garner Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
1319 Woodland Dr, Unit #2 | 1319 Woodland Dr | 1BR,1BA | $1.10 |
LOCAL on Delmar | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom_1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Winston Churchill Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
Forest Park Apartments | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
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Getting Around University City, MO
Walk Score®
70 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
57 / 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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in University City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University City is at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments listed at $569.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University City Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University City Apartment is $655 at Forest Park Apartments.
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 $775 at Woodson Park 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 LOCAL on Delmar and starts from $1,000.
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