Apartments for Rent in University City, MO

Prices and availability in University City, MO were last updated on 14 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in University City, MO are: Vanguard Crossing, The District, The District Apartments, Bel Aire Apartments and 6145 6149 6151 Waterman.

The average rent in University City, MO is $1,276.

The price range for a studio apartment in University City, MO is between $1,310 and $1,929.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,215 and $2,261.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,270 and $3,236.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,120 and $3,540.

In University City 44% of the housing is rented out compared to 56% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 11% of University City's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 63% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 25% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in University City are about 55 years old, on average. Of these, 12% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 4 stories. About 85% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 9% are mid-rises, and 6% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in University City are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 34% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 52% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.