Apartments for Rent in University City, MO

Prices and availability in University City, MO were last updated on 27 Jul 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 $1,079 and $1,210.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,105 and $2,189.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,260 and $3,367.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,105 and $3,593.

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 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.