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University City, St. Louis, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Available University City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University City area of St. Louis, MO is a 1 Bed unit found at ReNew Centennial priced from $980. 7355 Lindell Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable University City apartments for rent in St. Louis, MO:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ReNew CentennialTannen1BR,1BA$980
7355 Lindell BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University City, MO

As of April 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the University City area is the $0.87 price per square foot 4-Bed Model at King's Court in the in the Wells neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value University City apartment is the C Model at North McKnight Condos starting at $2,400 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Vinita Terrace 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.
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
North McKnight CondosC2BR,2BA$1.75
7344 Dartmouth Ave, Unit 1st Floor7344 Dartmouth Ave3BR,1BA$1.43
744 Heman Ave, Unit 2nd Floor744 Heman Ave3BR,1BA$1.15
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.00
Syracuse Apartments LLC,2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.52
The Oaks on Bonhomme2 Bed2BR,2BA$1.41
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
Gulf Drive Townhomes2 Bed (Premium, Balcony)2BR,1BA$1.72
The DistrictPine2BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about University City

What type of rentals are currently available in University City?

There are currently 280 Apartments for Rent in University City, MO with pricing that ranges from $550 to $10,951. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University City ranging from $850 to $3,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University City ranges from $850 to $3,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,146.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in University City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in University City range from $687 to $10,951, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,295 to $3,150. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $893.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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