Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West University Neighborhood of Eugene, OR from $500 (22 Rentals)

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1458 Pearl St

EugeneOR97401
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1531 1/2 Mill St

EugeneOR97401
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Duck Lofts
5 Bedroom Apartments

Duck Lofts

1364-1372 Patterson StEugene, OR 97401
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Campus Studios
Studio Apartments

Campus Studios

735 E 14th AveEugene, OR 97401
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Park Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Apartments

877 E Park StEugene, OR 97401
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Westwood
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Westwood

1230 Ferry StEugene, OR 97401

West University, Eugene, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available West University Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West University area of Eugene, OR is a 4 Beds unit found at The Soto priced from $975. Patterson Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable West University apartments for rent in Eugene, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The SotoW4x24BR,2BA$975
Patterson Tower0x1Studio,1BA$1,199
Eugene Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,249
Ferry Street Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,249
Parkgrove Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West University, OR

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the West University area is the $2.06 price per square foot 4X2 Model at The Andy in the in the Laurel Hill Valley neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value West University apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Parkgrove Apartments starting at $1,349 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Fairmont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West University apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Andy4X24BR,2BA$2.06
Parkgrove Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.52
13th & Olive ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.06
Patterson House2 Bedroom Premium2BR,2BA$2.90
The Westgate2BR/2BA - B2BR,2BA$2.65
The Fairway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.94
Stadium Park1x11BR,1BA$2.63
Eugene Manor1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.28
Ferry Street Manor0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.89
Patterson Tower0x1Studio ,1BA$2.97

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West University, Eugene, OR

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Eugene, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West University Neighborhood in Eugene, OR

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

100 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West University Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in West University?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West University is under $1,612.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in West University?

The cheapest apartment in West University is Eugene Manor which is listed at $1,249, while the average apartment in West University costs $4,200.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in West University?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 68 regular apartments in West University that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West University?

Cheap apartments in West University have an average cost of $702 which is $3,498 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West University.

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