
Cheap Apartments for Rent in University City, MO from $400 (128 Rentals)
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6300 Cates Ave, Unit 1E

The Oaks on Bonhomme

7337 Dartmouth Ave

Wild Cherry Apartments

7234 Amherst Ave, Unit 1E

7230 Amherst Ave

7125 Tulane Ave

LOCAL on Delmar

Parkview Gardens
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Hafner Court Apartments

Leland Apartments

Castlereagh Apartments

7350 Lindell Blvd

6608 Clemens Ave

Hawthorne Apartments

The Envoy Apartments

705 Interdrive LLC

The Era Collective

Forest Park Apartments
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Oak Park Apartments

Woodson Park Apartments

Oakview Lyndover Apartments

Winston Churchill Apartments

7550 Page Ave

Delmar Loop Apartments

San Rafael Townhomes

CWE

The Park Lux

1511 Partridge Ave
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St. Luke's Plaza

Rosebury Apartments

Eden Rock Apartments

Echo STL

934 Concordia Ln

7760 Wise

1005 Claytonia Terrace

2173 S Big Bend Blvd

7334-40 Forsyth Blvd.

Bel Aire Apartments
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Southwood Apartments - County

The Residences at Delmar DivINe

ReNew Centennial

1040 Art Hill Pl, Unit 1038 1F

The District

Forest View

Georgian Court

Clayton Square Apartments

9005 Olive Blvd

5345 Wells Ave
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University City, MO Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap University City Studio Apartments | $1,312 | $690 | $2,075 |
| Cheap University City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,780 | $550 | $3,542 |
| Cheap University City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $669 | $5,423 |
| Cheap University City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $687 | $5,758 |
| Cheap University City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,606 | $893 | $3,600 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Era Collective | Congress Studio 256 | Studio,1BA | $690 |
| Forest Park Apartments | The Cardinal | 1BR,1BA | $701 |
| Oak Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom_1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $705 |
| Woodson Park Apartments | 1 Bedroom Ranch | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Oakview Lyndover Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Delmar Loop Apartments | Studio - DLA450 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Westmoreland @ The Era Collecctive | Westmoreland 1 Bedroom 1 Bath 820 | 1BR,1BA | $891 |
| CWE | Studio - EMB05 | Studio,1BA | $896 |
| The Park Lux | Triumph on the Park 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| St. Luke's Plaza | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, MO
As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $1.08 price per square foot 7260 Pershing Ave Model at 7260 Pershing Ave, Unit 1E in the in the Wydown Skinker neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value University City apartment is the 420 S Hanley Rd Model at 420 S Hanley Rd, Unit 1W starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7260 Pershing Ave, Unit 1E | 7260 Pershing Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| 420 S Hanley Rd, Unit 1W | 420 S Hanley Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| King's Court | 4-Bed | 4BR,4BA | $0.87 |
| Wild Cherry Apartments | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.94 |
| 7217 W Park Ave, Unit 7217 | 7217 W Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 1104 Ralph Ter | 1104 Ralph Ter | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 7046 Forsyth Blvd, Unit 1W | 7046 Forsyth Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| The Park Lux | Park Lux 2 BD | 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.20 |
| 1040 Art Hill Pl, Unit 1038 1F | 1040 Art Hill Pl | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom_1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
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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 $800 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 Wild Cherry Apartments and starts from $1,175.
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