Cheap Apartments for Rent in University City, MO from $400 (123 Rentals)

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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 Bedroom Apartments

The Envoy Apartments

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

705 Interdrive LLC

705 InterdriveUniversity City, MO 63130

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$655
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
Woodson Park Apartments1 Bedroom Ranch1BR,1BA$700
The Era CollectiveWestmoreland StudioStudio,1BA$735
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath 1BR,1BA$865
Eden Rock Apartments1 Bedroom_1 Bath_541 sq ft1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
5909 Cates Ave3Bd 2Bath3BR,2BA$1.13
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.98
San Rafael Townhomes3 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.10
6659 Garner Ave, Unit 2nd Floor6659 Garner Ave2BR,1BA$0.91
1319 Woodland Dr, Unit #21319 Woodland Dr1BR,1BA$1.10
LOCAL on DelmarThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,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

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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