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University City, MO Rental Market Trends
What is the average rent in University City?
The average rent for an apartment in University City is $983, a 1% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $997.
Average Rent in University City, MO
Last updated April 2021
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | Average Apartment Size |
|---|---|---|
| $983 | -1% | 858 sq. ft. |
What is the average apartment size in University City?
The average size for a University City, MO apartment is 858 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.
University City, MO Apartment Rent Ranges
- $501-$70010%
- $701-$1,00041%
- $1,001-$1,50048%
- $1,501-$2,0002%
University City, MO Occupied Housing Units
- Renter-occupied Households49%
- Owner-occupied Households50%
7,637 or 49% of the households in University City, MO are renter-occupied while 7,943 or 50% are owner-occupied.
University City, MO Rent Trends
| Average Rent | Mar / 2018 | Jul / 2018 | Nov / 2018 | Mar / 2019 | Jul / 2019 | Nov / 2019 | Mar / 2020 | Jul / 2020 | Nov / 2020 | Apr / 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University City, MO | $948 | $948 | $954 | $973 | $981 | $990 | $997 | $1,002 | $972 | $983 |
| National | $1,317 | $1,348 | $1,357 | $1,361 | $1,393 | $1,400 | $1,401 | $1,391 | $1,393 | $1,399 |
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How University City Compares to Other Cities
| Average Rent | Y-o-Y Change | |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis | $965 | 1% |
| Kansas City | $1,054 | 4% |
| University City | $983 | -1% |
| Florissant | $829 | 6% |
| Independence | $850 | 9% |
| Saint Charles | $1,053 | 6% |
| Ballwin | $1,097 | 4% |
| Creve Coeur | $1,086 | -3% |
| Chesterfield | $1,261 | 2% |
| Clayton | $2,010 | -3% |
| Ferguson | $676 | 3% |
Most Popular Apartments in University City
The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all University City apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.