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


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University District, Missoula, MT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University District Studio Apartments | $1,507 | $950 | $3,904 |
University District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $1,075 | $3,000 |
University District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,071 | $1,075 | $4,589 |
University District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,485 | $1,650 | $2,869 |
University District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,529 | $810 | $3,295 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the University District Neighborhood of Missoula, MT.
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Cheapest Available University District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University District area of Missoula, MT is a 1 Bed unit found at 312 Minnesota priced from $1,100. 1500 Stoddard has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable University District apartments for rent in Missoula, MT:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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312 Minnesota | P1bd | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
1500 Stoddard | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
North Russell Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Riverbend Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Quinton Apartments | M2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University District, MT
As of May 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the University District area is the $1.70 price per square foot 2x1 C Model at Mountainwood Estates in the in the Grant Creek neighborhood starting from $2,375. The second greatest value University District apartment is the Bitterroot Model at Mullan Reserve Apartments starting at $1,825 with a $1.72 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Mountainwood Estates | 2x1 C | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Mullan Reserve Apartments | Bitterroot | 2BR,2BA | $1.72 |
Mountain Shadows | M2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Quinton Apartments | M2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
1860 W Sussex Ave, Unit West Sussex | 1860 W Sussex Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.43 |
509 Westview Dr | 2 Beds | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
Chapman Crossing | M2bd | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
503 Woodford St, Unit 1 | 503 Woodford St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Riverbend Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
312 Minnesota | P1bd | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Best Local Schools in University District, Missoula, MT
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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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University District?
The cheapest apartment in University District is 312 Minnesota which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in University District costs $2,545.
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.
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