Apartments for Rent in University City, MO

Prices and availability in University City, MO were last updated on 16 Jun 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 1-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,090 and $2,158.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,300 and $3,018.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,090 and $3,654.

In University City, 44% of the residents are renting compared to 56% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 11% of University City's rentals, 63% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 25% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in University City is 55 years old, with 12% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 85% are garden-style apartment communities, 9% are mid-sized buildings, and 6% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Rental apartments in University City come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 34% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 52% of all rentals in University City. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.