Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University District Missoula, MT from $300 (12 Rentals)

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The Equinox
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Equinox

1515 Liberty LnMissoula, MT 59808
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Park Place Flats
1 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place Flats

118 W Alder StMissoula, MT 59802
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Wolf Glen Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wolf Glen Apartments

1825 Wyoming StMissoula, MT 59801
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Alder Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Alder Apartments

527 W Alder StMissoula, MT 59802
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Creekside Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

1405 E Broadway StMissoula, MT 59802
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Verde Condos
1 Bedroom Apartments

Verde Condos

1010-1012 W Pine StMissoula, MT 59802
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Chapman Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Chapman Crossing

909 Byron StMissoula, MT 59802
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The Hogan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hogan

243 S 6th St WMissoula, MT 59801
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University District, Missoula, MT Local Guide

Cheapest Available University District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University District area of Missoula, MT is a Studio unit found at 320 Clay St priced from $1,000. 320 Clay St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Missoula, MT:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
320 Clay St320 Clay StStudio,1BA$1,000
320 Clay St320 Clay StStudio,1BA$1,025
North Russell ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,150
Midtown ApartmentsM1bd1BR,1BA$1,175
Get in the thick of it!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, MT

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $1.53 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at TOO812 in the in the University District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value University District apartment is the Sentinel Model at Mullan Reserve Apartments starting at $2,225 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Westside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
TOO8122BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.53
Mullan Reserve ApartmentsSentinel3BR,2BA$1.75
Mountain ShadowsM2bd2BR,1BA$1.49
1860 W Sussex Ave, Unit West Sussex1860 W Sussex Ave2BR,1BA$1.43
Riverbend Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.46
509 Westview Dr2 Beds2BR,1BA$1.93
Ashlyn PlaceB(2x1)2BR,1BA$2.09
Grove Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.73
Midtown ApartmentsM1bd1BR,1BA$1.78
Get in the thick of it!1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
University District, Missoula, MT

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Missoula, MT for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University District is under $1,295.

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

The cheapest apartment in University District is Midtown Apartments which is listed at $1,175, while the average apartment in University District costs $2,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University District?

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 4 regular apartments in University District 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 University District?

Cheap apartments in University District have an average cost of $609 which is $1,886 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University District.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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