Cheap Apartments for Rent in University City, MO from $400 (131 Rentals)

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Wild Cherry Apartments
$1,400
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$1,312
Required Monthly Fees
$88
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$1,400
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Wild Cherry Apartments

1001-1031 North and South RdUniversity 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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Leland Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Leland Apartments

876-886 Leland 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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The Envoy Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Envoy Apartments

8701 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63124
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705 Interdrive LLC
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

705 Interdrive LLC

705 InterdriveUniversity City, MO 63130

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6749 Plateau Ave, Unit 1F
$1,025
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$1,025
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$1,025
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6749 Plateau Ave, Unit 1F

6749 Plateau AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
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7224 Wise Ave, Unit 7224
$1,150
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$1,150
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$1,150
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7224 Wise Ave, Unit 7224

7224 Wise AveRichmond Heights, MO 63117
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Rosebury Apartments
$1,200 - $1,675
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$1,125 - $1,600
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$75
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$1,200 - $1,675
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Rosebury Apartments

6300 N Rosebury AveClayton, MO 63105
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Cortona at Forest Park
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$1,207 - $3,058
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$1,183 - $3,034
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$24
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$1,207 - $3,058
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Cortona at Forest Park

5800 Highlands Plaza DrSt. Louis, MO 63110
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University City, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available University City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in University City, MO is a Studio unit found at The Era Collective in the Hi-Point neighborhood priced from $690. Forest Park Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $701. Here is today’s list of the most affordable University City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Era CollectiveCongress Studio 256Studio,1BA$690
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$701
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$865
Westmoreland @ The Era CollecctiveWestmoreland StudioStudio,1BA$887
Delmar Loop ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - DLA5751BR,1BA$900
The Park LuxTriumph on the Park 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
St. Luke's PlazaStudioStudio,1BA$915
Brickline ApartmentsTannen1BR,1BA$930
Eden Rock Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath_541 sq ft1BR,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, MO

As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $0.64 price per square foot single family home Model at 14 Parkland Pl in the in the Lewis Place neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value University City apartment is the 420 S Hanley Rd Model at 420 S Hanley Rd, Unit 1W starting at $1,650 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Franz Park 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.
14 Parkland Plsingle family home5BR,3BA$0.64
420 S Hanley Rd, Unit 1W420 S Hanley Rd3BR,1BA$1.10
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
724 Heman Ave724 Heman Ave3BR,1BA$1.27
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.12
7212 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 1W7212 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.13
7046 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 1W7046 Forsyth Blvd2BR,1BA$1.18
The Park LuxPark Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
6749 Plateau Ave, Unit 1F6749 Plateau Ave1BR,1BA$1.09

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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 The Era Collective listed at $690.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University City Apartment is $701 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 $1,000 at The Park Lux.

What is the most affordable University City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap University City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Everly on The Loop and starts from $1,100.

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