Apartments for Rent in University City, MO

Prices and availability in University City, MO were last updated on 25 Aug 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 $1,120 and $2,268.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,270 and $3,377.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in University City, MO is between $1,120 and $3,740.

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.

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.